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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.

Recent Posts

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The European Accessibility Act: What Businesses Need to Know

May 14, 2024
Many countries have accessibility directives requiring some products, services, or businesses to be accessible to all citizens. In the United States, for example, the Americans ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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The New DOJ Rule: What State and Local Governments Must Know

May 7, 2024
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice's (DOJ) final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ...

Web Accessibility, Title II

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Embrace Social Responsibility & Prepare for the Future with Accessibility

May 4, 2024
In recent years, more people have become aware of disabilities and how important it is for everyone to access everything, including the internet. As we move forward into 2024, ...

Web Accessibility

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Shopify ADA Accessibility: What Merchants Should Know

Apr 24, 2024
This post was originally published in June 2021 and updated in April 2024. Over 4.8 million websites from 175 countries trust Shopify to host their store. Almost 46K of these ...

Web Accessibility, Shopify

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11 UX Web Accessibility Best Practices

Apr 22, 2024
This blog post was originally published in March 2023 and updated in April 2024. The success or failure of a product is largely determined by its user experience (UX). If a ...

Web Accessibility, UX Research & Design

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Mobile App Accessibility: The 6-Step Checklist

Apr 22, 2024
This blog was initially published in August 2020 and updated in April 2024.

Web Accessibility, Mobile Apps

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Maximize EAA Compliance Efficiency: 4 Smart Strategies

Apr 18, 2024
With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline of June 2025, businesses must ensure their digital services are accessible. Whether you’re based inside or outside the EU, ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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Web Accessibility Statement: How to Write One [With Examples]

Apr 11, 2024
This blog was originally published in April, 2022, and updated in April, 2024. What is an accessibility statement? An accessibility statement on your website or app tells your ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Lawsuits

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What is Manual WCAG Website Accessibility Testing?(And Why It Matters)

Apr 4, 2024
This post was originally published in February 2023 and updated in April 2024. At UsableNet, we speak with many companies that believe in accessibility. But they struggle to ...

QA Testing, Accessibility Testing

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