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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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How to Achieve RGAA Compliance: A Complete Guide to RGAA France Requirements

According to French government estimates, more than 12 million people in France are affected by a disability—and if your digital experiences aren’t accessible, your organization ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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Ecommerce Accessibility Checklist: How to Make Your Online Store ADA & WCAG Compliant

Ensuring your ecommerce website is accessible a critical step toward meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website requirements and aligning with the Website Content ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Lawsuits

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Common Ecommerce Website Accessibility Issues (and How to Fix Them)

Ecommerce accessibility issues don't announce themselves as compliance violations. They show up as abandoned carts. Common website accessibility issues — like checkout barriers, ...

Web Accessibility

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Ecommerce Website Accessibility Guide: ADA, WCAG & Best Practices

Why Ecommerce Website Accessibility Matters When a customer can't read your product descriptions, navigate your menu with a keyboard, or complete checkout using a screen reader, ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Website Compliance, WCAG

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Canada’s ACA Digital Accessibility Deadlines: What to Do Now

Canada’s new Digital Technologies Accessibility Regulations under the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) introduce specific technical requirements for websites, mobile apps, software, ...

Web Accessibility

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Norway’s HelsaMi Case: Daily Accessibility Fines and EAA-Era Compliance

In December 2025, Norway’s digital accessibility regulator announced that the operator of a major patient portal now faces daily fines of NOK 50,000 if it fails to fix outstanding ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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HHS Section 504 Digital Accessibility: A Compliance Guide for Healthcare Organizations

Editor's Note — May 11, 2026 On May 7, 2026, HHS published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the Section 504 web and mobile accessibility compliance dates by one year. The new ...

Healthcare

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HHS Section 504 Digital Accessibility FAQ for Healthcare Providers

Editor's Note — May 11, 2026 After this post was scheduled, HHS issued an Interim Final Rule (effective May 7, 2026) extending the Section 504 web and mobile accessibility ...

Healthcare

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The European Accessibility Act in Action: Key Takeaways

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) sets clear expectations for making digital products and services accessible to people with disabilities across Europe. Follow along as we ...

Web Accessibility, Webinars, WCAG 2.1, European Accessibility Act

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