REGINA, Saskatchewan, September 19th 2024, Lumeca Health, a leader in innovative healthcare technology, is proud to announce that Lumeca’s video API solution fully meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 standards. This versatile white-label video solution is designed to enhance patient engagement and ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can access high-quality video consultations and resources seamlessly.
As telehealth becomes increasingly integral to modern healthcare delivery, Lumeca Health remains committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility. The new video API solution offers features that support diverse communication needs, enabling healthcare providers to deliver services effectively to all patients, regardless of their individual circumstances.
Key features of the Lumeca Health video API include:
- Enhanced Accessibility ♿️: The API provides options for closed captioning, screen reader compatibility, and customizable settings to cater to users with varying accessibility requirements.
- User-Friendly Interface ✨: Designed with simplicity in mind, the interface allows for easy navigation, ensuring that all users can engage with the platform without barriers.
- Live Translation 🌐: Clients can request additional accessibility features such as closed captioning live translation in over 70 languages.
- High-Quality Streaming 🎥: Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Lumeca Health’s video solution guarantees clear, reliable video consultations, fostering effective communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- Robust Security Measures 🔐: Prioritizing patient privacy, the API is built with stringent security protocols to safeguard sensitive information during video interactions.
“We believe that access to quality healthcare should be available to everyone,” said Tom Douglass, CEO of Lumeca Health. “By ensuring our video API meets WCAG 2.2 standards, we are taking a significant step towards eliminating barriers and empowering all patients to receive the care they deserve. The addition of closed captions live translation represents a step over and above WCAG 2.2 Standards and we hope this functionality will help make the care experience for patients who are new to learning English or French more comfortable and safer.”
The video API solution meeting WCAG standards reinforces Lumeca Health’s dedication to innovation in healthcare technology and its mission to provide accessible, equitable healthcare for all. As the demand for telehealth services continues to grow, Lumeca Health is poised to lead the charge in creating inclusive healthcare solutions.
ABOUT LUMECA HEALTH INC
Lumeca Health Inc. offers SaaS-based virtual health technology solutions to medical providers across Canada. Lumeca has developed proprietary technology to provide quality healthcare through the combination of traditional and virtual delivery systems.
Visit lumeca.com to learn more about the solutions and check out the Security page to learn more about Lumeca’s privacy and security commitment.