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HHS Section 504 Digital Accessibility: What Healthcare Providers Must Know

At a Glance The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) updated Section 504 rule now explicitly requires many HHS-funded organizations to meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA ...

Healthcare

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HHS Section 504 Digital Accessibility FAQ for Healthcare Providers

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a major update to its Section 504 regulations. For the first time, HHS has made it explicit that web ...

Healthcare

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Navigating Accessibility Challenges on Mobile Healthcare Websites

As of 2024, nearly 60% of healthcare consumers use mobile devices to manage their health, from booking appointments to accessing medical records. Yet, despite this growing ...

User Experience, mobile accessibility, Mobile, Healthcare

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Accessibility Challenges in Healthcare: Booking an Appointment

With the new year upon us, many people are beginning to implement their 2024 resolutions. For many, health will be the priority this year, whether making better eating choices, ...

User Experience, Healthcare

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Web Accessibility Design Examples on Healthcare Websites (Guest Blog)

Digital accessibility is essential for individuals with disabilities to have the most significant degree of personal independence. This concept especially holds when it comes to ...

User Experience, Healthcare

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Healthcare & Web Accessibility: My experience as a blind patient

As we move toward an increasingly digital future, the ability to manage your healthcare through internet sites and mobile apps is not a convenience but rather a necessity. We can ...

Web Accessibility, Healthcare

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