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MyndVR and HTC VIVE Announce the Launch of DigitalTherapyNOW.org

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MyndVR, the award-winning provider of immersive, therapeutic VR experiences designed for the aging population, and HTC VIVE, a global leader in VR technology, today announced the launch of DigitalTherapyNOW.org, a purpose-driven coalition of academic and industry partners designed to educate lawmakers to support the successful passing of the Access to Prescriptive Digital Therapeutics Act of 2022. This growing coalition is also supported by the XR Association (XRA), International VR Healthcare Association (IVRHA), and National Association of State Veteran Homes (NASVH).

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  • "We are excited to see members of Congress coming together for such an important piece of legislation," said Chris Brickler, founder and CEO of MyndVR.
  • MyndVR and HTC VIVE will demo their latest technology on the VIVE Flow immersive glasses, today, at the second annual AR/VR Policy Conference in Washington D.C.
  • HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers.
  • The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives.

Access Ready Speaks Out at Maryland Election Officials Conference

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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The Board of Directors of Access Ready has deemed inaccessible information technology to be a clear, growing, and present danger to the civic, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities.

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  • The Board of Directors of Access Ready has deemed inaccessible information technology to be a clear, growing, and present danger to the civic, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities.
  • Our message is a simple one, registration, validation, and voting must be a continuum of private and independent accessibility.
  • Yes, under the law this does mean all election technology including pollbooks.
  • The assessment tool used was the axe DevTools browser extension, a single-page automated scan.