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Accessibility Policy: Why It Matters and What to Include

Digital accessibility laws are evolving and expanding globally. Last month, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) officially went into effect, setting new requirements for ...

Web Accessibility, Title II, European Accessibility Act

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Video Accessibility Requirements: Your EAA Compliance Checklist for 2025

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is no longer on the horizon; it entered into force on June 28, 2025. The law now applies to any organisation that offers digital products or ...

Web Accessibility, Video Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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Digital Accessibility in 2025: A Screen Reader User's Honest Take

Most of what I write focuses on the current state of digital accessibility—what's improving, what's still broken, and how those changes affect people like me who rely on screen ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, 25th Anniversary

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Why EAA Compliance and Legal Trends Are Shaping Accessibility in 2025

On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) officially became enforceable across the European Union. This law requires digital products and services—including websites, ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Website Compliance, European Accessibility Act, 25th Anniversary

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Why NYC Businesses Face ADA Website Lawsuits and Wage & Hour Claims

In today's digital-first world, businesses face growing legal exposure on multiple fronts, many of which intersect in unexpected ways. For companies operating in New York City, ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Website Compliance

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2025 Midyear Accessibility Lawsuit Report: Key Legal Trends

The numbers are in: digital accessibility lawsuits are on track to surge nearly 20% in 2025, with over 2,000 cases already filed in the first half of the year.

Web Accessibility, ADA Website Compliance

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EAA Complaint Rules: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain

A user in Spain runs into a barrier on your site. A week later, a similar complaint is filed in France. Suddenly, your accessibility or legal team is juggling two different ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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EAA FAQ: Scope, Penalties, and Compliance Steps for Businesses by June 2025

With the June 28, 2025, deadline looming, this FAQ explains how the European Accessibility Act affects businesses, detailing its scope, penalties, and practical compliance steps. ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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Growing Up With Accessibility Gaps: A Screen Reader User Reflects

2025 is a big year for UsableNet; this year marks our 25th anniversary. As someone who has witnessed the evolution of digital accessibility firsthand, I’ve seen just how much ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience, 25th Anniversary

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