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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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Digital Accessibility Regulation in 2023: An Update

Aug 7, 2023
Legislation around digital accessibility has made significant progress in 2023. Notable, of course, is the US Department of Justice issuing its long-awaited proposed rule-making ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Website Compliance

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The Business Case for Web Accessibility

Aug 2, 2023
Global awareness of disability has grown significantly in recent years, as has the need for accessibility services in all areas, particularly for the all-encompassing and growing ...

Web Accessibility

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An Excerpt from our New e-book on ADA and Digital Accessibility

Jul 27, 2023
This week is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law enacted by Congress in 1990 to provide a clear national mandate for eliminating ...

Web Accessibility, ADA Lawsuits

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4 Ways to Celebrate Helen Keller Day and Deafblind Awareness Week

Jun 27, 2023
June 27th in the United States is Helen Keller Day! Helen Keller Day celebrates the life and achievements of Helen Keller and is observed annually. In 1984, President Ronald ...

Web Accessibility

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day Recap: Top stories from GAAD 2023

May 31, 2023
May 18, 2023, marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). For those unfamiliar with GAAD, the day aims to have meaningful conversations on increasing accessibility, ...

Web Accessibility, GAAD

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Join the conversation: What is digital accessibility? (A GAAD Post)

May 18, 2023
Today is the third Thursday of May, or Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD's mission is to promote the importance of digital accessibility, inclusive design, and raise ...

Web Accessibility, GAAD

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10 best practices to make your next event more inclusive

May 12, 2023
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is May 18th. Events focused on the mission of accessibility awareness are already in full swing. At UsableNet, we are proud to participate in ...

Accessibility Conferences

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ADA and Website Accessibility Recap - Q1 2023

Mar 14, 2023
As the old saying goes, time flies when you're raising awareness about the importance of app and website accessibility and working toward making the digital world more inclusive. ...

Web Accessibility

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Who's Who at CSUNATC 2023 (And how to find them)

Mar 9, 2023
The 2023 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference (CSUNATC) in Anaheim is next week! For the uninitiated, CSUNTC is the premier forum that features technology and solutions for ...

Web Accessibility, speaking, CSUNATC

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