We’ve all seen the "one-line-of-code" accessibility fixes. It’s tempting. You check the box, the legal team breathes, and the sprint moves on. But here’s the reality: a "compliant" site can still be a total nightmare to actually navigate. If your accessibility strategy is just a widget slapped on top of broken code, you aren’t fixing the problem you’re just hiding it behind a digital curtain. 𝗔𝘁 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆" 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹. Inclusion shouldn't be a post-launch panic. It belongs in the foundation. It belongs in the CI/CD pipeline. When you fix the code at the source, you aren't just hitting WCAG targets; you're actually building a product that works for everyone. Just solid, inclusive engineering. Is your team building for the auditors, or for the users? #User1st #A11y #WebDev #InclusiveDesign #SoftwareEngineering #DigitalEquity #UX
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Software Development
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Digital inclusion is our goal. Innovative SaaS software solutions are what we do.
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User1st offers the most advanced web accessibility solutions for organizations to reach more users and achieve the highest level of compliance and usability by the Web Accessibility Content Guidelines and beyond. uSuite, User1st Training, and User1st Accessibility Consulting Services provide for sustainable web accessibility practices and approaches for every organization, large and small. Based on the specifications of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA standards, User1st helps organizations provide accessible online content to the widest range of users while meeting legal requirements, such as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Titles II & III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a cloud-based system, User1st’s uSuite is not only the most time-effective path to accessibility compliance, but also the most economical. User1st provides tailored accessibility accommodations based on the needs of each individual end user—for everyone else, your site looks just as you intended! No coding necessary and no impact on web design. Made up of developers, programmers, compliance and regulatory experts, social advocates, and academics, User1st’s team is working to help make the web accessible to everyone. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook (@User1st) to ensure you’re up to date on new features, accessibility news, and our Spotlight Feature series, which highlights individuals who have advanced the rights, opportunities, and boundaries of what was thought possible for individuals with disabilities! For more information, visit www.user1st.com.
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Privately Held
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- 2012
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- Web Accessibility, WCAG 2.0 Level AA, User Experience, User Interface, HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS3, Coding, and digital accessibility
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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 As we head to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for Shoptalk 2026, User1st is ready to help the global retail community bridge the gap between innovation and inclusion With this year’s focus on "Retail in the Age of AI," ensuring that new digital frontiers are accessible to every customer is no longer just a goal , it is a competitive necessity for growth-minded brands. Drive Higher Conversions . Our e-commerce partners have seen a proven 18% increase in mobile conversions by prioritizing inclusive "in-code" solutions from native iOS and Android apps to Flutter and React Native frameworks. Whether you are navigating the European Accessibility Act (EAA) or looking to "shift left" with accessible mobile development, we want to hear from you. PM Us directly to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting during the event to discuss your digital inclusion strategy for 2026. We can't wait to see you there! #Shoptalk2026 #RetailInnovation #DigitalAccessibility #User1st #AIinRetail #EAA #InclusiveDesign #EcommerceSuccess #VegasEvents #ShiftLeft
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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 We believe that digital accessibility isn’t just a compliance requirement it’s a powerful driver of business growth and customer loyalty. Our "in-code" approach allows organizations to build accessible experiences from the ground up without compromising on design or performance. We are proud to share the real-world impact our partners have achieved across diverse sectors: Enterprise E-Commerce , Financial Services and Government Agencies: Whether you are looking to "shift left" in your mobile development with our m1 SDK or ensure your enterprise web platform meets global compliance standards, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 . 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: Whitepapers & Guides: https://lnkd.in/ggR7Hsdp Enterprise Solutions: https://lnkd.in/d5mdqYfd EAA Compliance: https://lnkd.in/g_5v9zbb #DigitalAccessibility #User1st #Inclusion #WCAG #WebAccessibility #MobileDev #Fintech #Ecommerce #EAA #ADACompliance #UXDesign #ShiftLeft
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𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 , 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. Recently, we partnered with a leading enterprise e-commerce retailer facing increasing ADA compliance concerns. By implementing User1st's native, in-code solutions, they didn't just achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across their site. They also saw: An 18% increase in mobile conversions and A 22% improvement in customer satisfaction scores When you build bridges instead of barriers, your business grows. Don't let your digital experience exclude potential customers. Read how we help enterprise organizations turn accessibility into a competitive advantage: https://lnkd.in/d5mdqYfd #Ecommerce #DigitalAccessibility #UX #CustomerExperience #WCAG #User1st #WebAccessibility
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We are excited to share that 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫𝟏𝐬𝐭 CEO Ben Rosanes is attending the 𝐂𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. We offer in-code accessibility solutions and are interested in collaborations, discussing scalable approaches and the future of digital inclusion. Let’s connect and exchange ideas on how we can make the digital world more accessible for everyone. #CSUNATC26 #DigitalAccessibility #User1st #AssistiveTechnology #A11y
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Join Us at #CSUN2026 👏 User1st CEO , Ben Rosanes is looking forward to connecting with the accessibility community. If you’re attending, let’s schedule time to meet and discuss advancing digital accessibility at the code level. We are here at CSUN #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #CSUN2026
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Meeting compliance deadlines doesn't have to slow your product roadmap down. A mid-sized financial provider recently needed to hit strict ADA and EAA requirements, but they couldn't afford to compromise their brand experience. By using 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 natively across their web and mobile platforms, they finished the project 40% faster than their initial timeline estimates. Even better? Their new accessibility statement became a major marketing advantage in their industry. Compliance isn't just a legal necessity .... it's a competitive edge. Read more about our enterprise solutions here: https://lnkd.in/d5mdqYfd #FinTech #WebAccessibility #EAA #DigitalTransformation #User1st #ADACompliance
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Join Us at #CSUN2026 👏 User1st will be in Anaheim, and CEO Ben Rosanes is looking forward to connecting with the accessibility community. If you’re attending, let’s schedule time to meet and discuss advancing digital accessibility at the code level. See you at CSUN. #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #CSUN2026 Kurt Iobst, CPACC Kylin F. Erin C. Kirchner-Lucas, CPACC, CSM Seth Kane Diane Delaney Beth Martinko Hilda D C. Holli Elizabeth Smith Ray Campbell, CPACC Jeff Wissel Catherine Sherry, CPACC Deanna Ferrante, CPACC Kamila Tljašova Lorna S. Nir Katshal User1st | A11y made simple
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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬. They might create pretty reports but they don't help you see the whole picture. Our platform focuses on the full story: smarter scans, guided testing, and insight from people who actually experience the digital world differently and need some help. The result is cleaner, smoother more inclusive digital experience. If you want to offer your users digital products that actually work you can not rely on automation alone. 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫𝟏𝐬𝐭 | 𝐀𝟏𝟏𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 for further information https://lnkd.in/duieQ84a #AccessibilityMatters #ProductDesign #WebAccessibility #Inclusion #UXStrategy #User1st
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