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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 use Headings for Website Accessibility

Jun 8, 2022
For more than one million blind Americans, navigating a website using keyboard commands is a common, quick way to learn about the layout of a website. When a website is organized ...

Web Accessibility

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What is Digital Accessibility? A Global Accessibility Awareness Day Post

May 19, 2022
Today, Thursday, May 19, 2022, is the 11th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access ...

Web Accessibility, GAAD

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The 4 W’s of Digital Accessibility (and How to Begin)

Apr 12, 2022
Digital accessibility is designing or adapting digital environments, content, and tools—including websites, mobile apps, and smart devices—so they can be used by people with ...

Web Accessibility

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Website Accessibility and Why it Matters for E-Commerce in 2022

Mar 22, 2022
Editors note: A version of this blog discussed retailers in 2019, we've updated with new data and insights to discuss topics relevant to e-commerce companies in 2022. ADA web ...

Web Accessibility

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E-Commerce targeted multiple times by ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuits

Mar 18, 2022
Editor's note: In 2021, e-commerce made up roughly 75% of all ADA Website lawsuits filed in federal court. This blog has been updated to reflect 2021 lawsuit numbers and the ...

Web Accessibility

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What Companies Need to Know About Italy’s Digital Accessibility Law

Mar 16, 2022
The 2004 “Stanca” law is the digital accessibility law in Italy. The aim of the Stanca Law is to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to digital media. This blog ...

Web Accessibility, European Accessibility Act

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5 Myths About Web Accessibility in E-Commerce

Mar 14, 2022
Originally posted July 2019 and updated in March 2022 with data from our 2021 Lawsuit report. There are compelling moral and ethical reasons for retail companies to ensure that ...

Web Accessibility

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Your WCAG Audit is Complete: Now what?

Jan 11, 2022
You’ve taken the steps to have a WCAG audit conducted for your business. You’ve got the results back, with a list of concerns to tackle.

Web Accessibility, WCAG

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10 Accessible Web Design Examples to Model Your Site After

Jan 4, 2022
As interactions and transactions continue to go digital, it is more important than ever to ensure your website, digital content, and environments are accessible to users with ...

Accessible Design

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