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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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ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuit Report [Infographic]

Sep 21, 2018
UsableNet's Research team reveals the most targeted regions and industries for ADA Web Accessibility-related lawsuits 2018.

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Web Accessibility - You Put In The Hard Work. Now Maintain It! [Blog]

Aug 21, 2018
The importance of maintaining and continuing to document your web accessibility compliance efforts was highlighted in June this year in Haynes v. Hooters of America, LLC. The ...

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Retail industry becomes top target for ada lawsuits

Jul 25, 2018
Over the past 12 months we’ve seen ADA web accessibility lawsuits reach an alarming high across major industries, and weekly updates show no sign of this trend slowing. Advocates ...

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4 Steps To Take in NY or FL Re: Your Website Accessibility Lawsuit [Blog]

Jul 6, 2018
If you operate a business in New York or Florida, you might have noticed an alarming trend: there’s been a rise in website accessibility lawsuits against businesses. It could only ...

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Automated WCAG Testing is Not Enough for Web Accessibility ADA Compliance [Blog]

Jun 28, 2018
Over 70% of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Success Criteria require Manual Review. By Giacomo Petri and Christian Federici

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10 Steps After Receiving an ADA Demand Letter on Website Accessibility

Jun 13, 2018
Don’t worry you are not alone; it is estimated that thousands of companies will receive ADA demand letters during 2018 as the DOJ have pulled back from establishing clear ...

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Integrating Accessibility Into Your Development Lifecycle

Nov 29, 2017
Website accessibility has been an important issue for almost 20 years, but has recently come into the spotlight due to the increasing necessity of the internet. It's obvious why ...

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Digital Accessibility in Travel is Not a Luxury [Blog]

Nov 15, 2017
Over the past few decades the way in which we plan, search, book, and purchase travel has shifted dramatically. Thanks in large part to the expansion of the internet, the smart ...

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Ed Sheeran’s Inaccessible UK Tour Tickets Highlight the Importance of Proactive Accessibility Strategies

Aug 3, 2017
Earlier this month, Ed Sheeran fans rushed onto Ticketmaster’s website to claim their tickets to his heavily anticipated ‘÷’ concert tour. As customers scrambled to purchase ...

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