365 Connect Leads Multifamily Industry in Digital Accessibility with Web Excellence Award for Its WCAG Certified Platform

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 365 Connect, the leader in delivering the world's most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily communities across the globe, announced today the receipt of an Web Excellence Award for its continuing commitment to digital accessibility. This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.

The Web Excellence Awards recognize the most powerful leaders in the industry, chosen by an esteemed panel of multidisciplinary experts from around the globe, each renowned in their field. This prestigious program celebrates the achievements of outstanding creative, technical, and professional web projects, while honoring the brilliant minds driving them. This year's competition was exceptionally intense, with submissions spanning 21 countries across four continents, highlighting the universal significance and appeal of this distinguished award.

365 Connect, a global leader in digital accessibility, was honored for its WCAG-compliant platform, certified by a third-party auditing firm accredited by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Setting a new industry benchmark, the company achieved certification for the latest WCAG 2.2 standards, an elite distinction achieved by less than one percent of websites worldwide. Every 180 days, 365 Connect subjects its entire renter-facing platform—spanning websites, chatbots, applications, leasing tools, and resident portals—to rigorous manual audits. This relentless commitment positions 365 Connect as the most compliant and forward-thinking technology provider in the multifamily housing industry.

James W. Lancaster, Chief Product Officer at 365 Connect, stated, "As champions of digital inclusion, we integrate evolving accessibility standards into every product we create, and reinforce that commitment through recertifying our entire platform every six months. Our efforts are gaining global recognition, and receiving a Web Excellence Award validates the meaningful impact we are making in advancing digital accessibility worldwide."

With an array of prestigious technology awards, 365 Connect is revolutionizing the rental housing industry through a suite of intelligent systems that streamline renter interactions and transactions. By harnessing the power of self-service, automation, and AI, the company enables multifamily operators to drive down costs and maximize efficiency, through delivering a frictionless experience that takes renters from search to sofa®, all without staff intervention.

365 Connect CEO, Kerry W. Kirby, added, "Receiving a Web Excellence Award is a powerful testament to our leadership in digital innovation and accessibility. In today's world, where digital connectivity propels global progress, technology adoption is the cornerstone of advancement. We have a profound responsibility to prioritize digital accessibility, ensuring that people with disabilities are not just included but empowered. As industry leaders, we are committed to driving this change, because no one should be left behind in today's digitally dependent world."

ABOUT 365 CONNECT: 365 Connect powers the world's most advanced automated marketing, leasing, and resident engagement platform for multifamily communities across the globe. Designed to modernize transactions that empower people, our AI-driven platform transforms operations to reduce costs, maximize efficiency, and accelerate revenue. Founded in 2003 with unrivaled industry knowledge, 365 Connect is purpose-built for renters, management teams, and today's changing world. Discover how we're driving the future of multifamily innovation at 365connect.com

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