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Founded in 2000, UsableNet created some of the first tools and platforms to make websites accessible and usable for all people. Starting out, we worked with government agencies as well as universities and corporations. Today, accessibility has become important to almost all companies. We provide accessibility solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, small and medium enterprises, government, and education organizations across industries including retail, travel, hospitality, food services, automotive, financial services, and healthcare.

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Your Questions on Designing for Digital Accessibility Answered

Aug 25, 2021
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Accessibility by Design 101, featuring a presentation by Senior UI/UX Designer, Luca Boskin, and Joseph DiNero, Assistive ...

UX

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ADA Website Compliance Lawsuits: What to Do After a Demand Letter

Aug 19, 2021
ADA digital lawsuits have been increasing steadily over the past ten years, and 2021 is on track to be another record-breaking year. Based on midyear ADA lawsuit numbers, more ...

ADA Lawsuits

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How to Apply WCAG On Mobile: FAQ 

Aug 12, 2021
In our UX-focused webinar, Inclusive ADA Principles Applied to Mobile, Senior UI/UX Designer Luca Boskin took time to answer questions about how brands can best apply WCAG ...

Mobile, UX

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A Simple Guide to Making Your Videos Accessible

Aug 4, 2021
Did you know the average person watches 16 hours of online video per week? In the last two years alone, this statistic has increased by 52%! Video is quickly becoming the ...

Video Accessibility

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Create 508-Compliant Digital Experiences (On-Demand Webinar)

Jul 30, 2021
The conditions of the past year have made everyone more reliant on digital experiences. With this shift, the demand for accessible online applications has accelerated, including ...

508 Compliance

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15 Web Accessibility Facts Every Company Should Know

Jul 13, 2021
If you’re advocating for digital accessibility at your company, you probably have encountered the same, popular figures. For example, it’s common to frequently read about the ...

Web Accessibility

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UsableNet to receive 'Access-Ability Award' from Helen Keller Services

Jun 24, 2021
At UsableNet, we have something extra to celebrate during this year’s DeafBlind Awareness Week! On June 30th, UsableNet will be honored alongside Microsoft, Be My Eyes, and others ...

Web Accessibility

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Why Digital Accessibility Should Be Part of Your Brand’s DNA

Jun 10, 2021
Digital accessibility, even in 2021, is often treated by many brands as an afterthought. Yet, your digital accessibility initiative should be more than meeting legal requirements ...

Web Accessibility

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Web Accessibility Guidelines

Jun 4, 2021
Unless your company has an accessibility advocate who is familiar with the WCAG 2.1 before you build your website, you may suffer that struck-over-the-head moment where you ...

Web Accessibility

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