Paperpal announced that its AI writing assistant has achieved full compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), reinforcing its commitment to inclusive digital experiences. The EAA, which sets a new global benchmark for accessibility, highlights Paperpal’s leadership in delivering equitable writing tools. Trusted by more than two million academics worldwide, Paperpal is among the first academic AI platforms to satisfy these rigorous standards. This milestone underscores the company’s dedication to advancing accessibility and inclusivity across scholarly communication.

Developed by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI-driven solutions and expert services for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, Paperpal's accessibility compliance reflects CACTUS's commitment to making high-quality academic writing support truly inclusive for everyone, regardless of their ability, language or nationality. Through intelligent, inclusive design, enhanced features, and mobile compatibility, Paperpal ensures that researchers and students of all abilities experience a seamless, user-friendly platform tailored to their diverse writing and research needs.

In addition to Paperpal's compliance with EAA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, CACTUS's broader AI Solutions ecosystem is also supporting academic institutions and publishers across Europe, the US, and Asia in meeting evolving accessibility requirements. Through tailored tools like alt text generator, content transformation services, and accessible AI-powered platforms, CACTUS enables organizations to build scalable platforms that support a more inclusive digital research environment.

Commenting on this important milestone, Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, said, "Accessibility has always been central to our vision of democratizing research output. With Paperpal and CACTUS AI Solutions achieving EAA compliance, we are proud to be among the first to champion true accessibility and inclusivity across the global scientific community. At CACTUS, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to build a more equitable and inclusive, future-ready academic publishing ecosystem."

Paperpal and CACTUS's proactive approach to accessibility delivers advanced AI solutions for the scholarly publishing community. This compliance allows us to offer an inclusive and seamless experience for researchers; a ready-to-use compliant tool for institutions; and future-proof AI solutions for journals and publishers, advancing equity and innovation in academic publishing.