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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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Building a Sustainable Accessibility Program: Your Questions Answered

Jun 27, 2024
In our webinar, "Building a Sustainable Accessibility Program," we explored essential strategies and challenges in developing robust accessibility initiatives within ...

Web Accessibility, Webinars

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Achieve EN 301 549 Compliance: Balancing Automated and Manual Testing

Jun 20, 2024
With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline approaching in June 2025, businesses operating in or selling into the European Union (EU) must ensure their digital products ...

Accessibility Testing, European Accessibility Act

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Developer working on digital accessibility compliance for EN 301 549 standards to meet European Accessibility Act (EAA) requirements.

Understanding WCAG and EN 301 549 for EAA Compliance

Jun 12, 2024
Comply with EAA/EN 301 549 standards to ensure your digital platforms are accessible to all. This standard is a critical component of digital accessibility across the European ...

European Accessibility Act

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Designer working on mobile and web interfaces to ensure compliance with Germany’s digital accessibility laws and the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

Germany’s Digital Equality Act and BGG Act

Jun 7, 2024
As digital accessibility gains global attention, Germany is setting a high bar with its comprehensive legal framework. For businesses operating in or providing services to ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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ADA Title II Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions

May 23, 2024
Tackling the new ADA Title II regulations might seem overwhelming. Still, it is a chance to make your digital services more inclusive and accessible. This FAQ aims to clarify some ...

Web Accessibility, Title II

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Digital accessibility in 2024 (A GAAD Post)

May 16, 2024
To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we've asked folks involved in accessibility to tell us what digital accessibility means to them. We're sharing their video ...

Web Accessibility, GAAD

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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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Usablenet - Business Case for Web Accessibility in 2020

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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