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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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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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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
The success or failure of a product is largely determined by its user experience (UX). If a product is usable and intuitive, users can easily navigate the website or app and ...

Web Accessibility, UX Research & Design

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Mobile App Accessibility: The 6-Step Checklist

Apr 22, 2024
Mobile app accessibility generally refers to making native applications—programs installed directly on your device that you don't need to access through a web browser—accessible ...

Web Accessibility, Mobile Apps

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