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ACCESSIBILITY NEWS - December 2022 EDITION

Online Event: Trends in Digital Accessibility Lawsuits

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 1 PM ET

Join us as we recap the digital accessibility lawsuits from 2022 and look at what the trends could mean for 2023.

Assistive Technology and Your Website

Around 20% of the population relies on assistive technology to access the web, so understanding standard assistive technology is essential. You’ll need to know which technology people use, why, & how this affects your business.

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How Does Web Page Indexing Affect Accessibility?

More often than not, indexing a web page is associated with following savvy marketing and algorithm practices like SEO. However, one could argue that prioritizing accessibility is equally effective for indexing a web page.

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Creating accessible text documents

If you’re making an internal document and assume you don’t have someone with a disability on your staff, remember that employees are not legally required to disclose that information. So always keep that in mind when creating any kind of document.

Learn How

Tips for Creating Digitally Accessible Videos

When creating videos, there are ways to make them more accessible. Use this as a checklist during pre- and post-production to ensure you are creating accessible videos that will increase your digital reach and brand awareness.

Get the Checklist

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Building your website with user experience and accessibility in mind

Your website is how potential and current customers access your products and services, familiarize themselves with your brand, and build trust. You don’t want anyone to feel excluded when trying to broaden and maintain your reach.

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How to Accommodate Learning Disorders in the Workplace

At least one employee in your company may likely be experiencing a learning disability that inhibits their ability to perform their job duties, especially without any assistance. So, as an employer, what kind of assistance can you provide for employees with learning disabilities?

Learn More

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Accessible Customer Service Training and Certification

As we head into the new year, get your customer service team trained and certified to provide accessible customer service.

Training is self-paced and should take less than 2 hours to complete.

The course is regularly priced at $395. Use code ACCESS2022 through December 31st for a $100 discount.

Quantity discounts begin at 10 licenses. Contact Andrew.Leeah@Accessibility.com for more information.

Enroll Now

Invest in the future success of yourself and your team with Accessible Customer Service for Virtual Customer Service Teams.

The course is priced at $395 for one license; quantity discounts are available. Email Andrew.Leeah@Accessibility.com with the number of licenses you wish to purchase for a quote.