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  ## Essential Resources
  
  ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SaaS%20Theme/2023%20Header%20and%20Footer/resources-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=resources-1.png) [ADA accessibility lawsuit tracker](https://info.usablenet.com/ada-website-compliance-lawsuit-tracker?hsLang=en)
  
  ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SaaS%20Theme/2023%20Header%20and%20Footer/resources-2.png?width=100&height=100&name=resources-2.png) [Checklist: how to achieve and maintain digital accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/digital-website-accessibility-checklist?hsLang=en)
  
  ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SaaS%20Theme/2023%20Header%20and%20Footer/resources-3.png?width=100&height=100&name=resources-3.png) [Which remediation approach is right for me?](https://info.usablenet.com/website-accessibility-remediation-quiz?hsLang=en)
  
  ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADA%20Primer.png?width=100&height=100&name=ADA%20Primer.png) [A Primer on ADA and Digital Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/a-primer-on-ada-and-digital-accessibility?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The EAA is in Effect — Is Your Website Compliant?
  
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  ## Industry
  
  [E-commerce and Consumer Goods](https://info.usablenet.com/e-commerce-accessibility-solutions?hsLang=en)
  
  [Food Service and Hospitality](https://info.usablenet.com/-industries-food-service-hospitality?hsLang=en)
  
  [Banking and Financial Services](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-financial-services?hsLang=en)
  
  [Healthcare](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-healthcare?hsLang=en)
  
  [Technology and Business Services](https://info.usablenet.com/-industries-technology-and-business-services?hsLang=en)
  
  [Public Sector and Education](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-public-sector-and-education?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Compliance
  
  [Canadian Accessibility Laws](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-canada?hsLang=en)
  
  [European Accessibility Laws](https://info.usablenet.com/eaa-en-301-549-compliance?hsLang=en)
  
  [Other International Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-international?hsLang=en)
  
  [United States Accessibility Laws](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-united-states?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  2026 Midyear report on digital accessibility lawsuits in the US
  
  [Download Now](https://info.usablenet.com/2026-midyear-report?hsLang=en)
- [Pricing](https://usablenet.com/pricing)
- [Blog](https://blog.usablenet.com/?hsLang=en)
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- Solutions
  
  ## Solutions
  
  
  
  [UsableNet Assistive](https://usablenet.com/technology/assistive-technology-services)
  
  A managed service combining experts, technology and legal support to make your website accessible
  
  
  
  [UsableNet AQA](https://usablenet.com/technology/aqa)
  
  Accessibility management and testing software for designers, developers, and testers
  
  
  
  [Accessibility Audits & Support Services](https://usablenet.com/services)
  
  Expert guidance and training to empower your team to create accessible digital experiences
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Which accessibility remediation approach is right for me?
  
  [Take our Quiz](https://info.usablenet.com/website-accessibility-remediation-quiz?hsLang=en)
- Resources
  
  ## Resources
  
  [E-books & Guides](https://usablenet.com/resources?contentType=E-books%20and%20Guides)
  
  [Case Studies](https://usablenet.com/resources?contentType=Case%20Studies)
  
  [Reports](https://usablenet.com/resources?contentType=Reports)
  
  [Webinars](https://usablenet.com/resources?contentType=Webinars)
  
  [Tools](https://usablenet.com/resources?contentType=Tools)
  
  [All Resources](https://usablenet.com/resources)
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Essential Resources
  
  [ADA accessibility lawsuit tracker](https://info.usablenet.com/ada-website-compliance-lawsuit-tracker?__hstc=181257784.2243d86205d8f41e204908d6f6578263.1725908600455.1736198093211.1736205902814.174&__hssc=181257784.1.1736205902814&__hsfp=3011104808&hsLang=en)
  
  [Checklist: how to achieve and maintain digital accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/digital-website-accessibility-checklist?__hstc=181257784.2243d86205d8f41e204908d6f6578263.1725908600455.1736198093211.1736205902814.174&__hssc=181257784.1.1736205902814&__hsfp=3011104808&hsLang=en)
  
  [Which remediation approach is right for me?](https://info.usablenet.com/website-accessibility-remediation-quiz?__hstc=181257784.2243d86205d8f41e204908d6f6578263.1725908600455.1736198093211.1736205902814.174&__hssc=181257784.1.1736205902814&__hsfp=3011104808&hsLang=en)
  
  [A Primer on ADA and Digital Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/a-primer-on-ada-and-digital-accessibility?__hstc=181257784.2243d86205d8f41e204908d6f6578263.1725908600455.1736198093211.1736205902814.174&__hssc=181257784.1.1736205902814&__hsfp=3011104808&hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  
  
  The EAA is in Effect — Is Your Website Compliant?
  
  [Get Help with EN 301 549 Compliance](https://info.usablenet.com/eaa-en-301-549-compliance?__hstc=181257784.2243d86205d8f41e204908d6f6578263.1725908600455.1736198093211.1736205902814.174&__hssc=181257784.1.1736205902814&__hsfp=3011104808&hsLang=en)
- Who We Serve
  
  ## Industry
  
  [E-commerce and Consumer Goods](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-e-commerce-consumer-goods?hsLang=en)
  
  [Food Service and Hospitality](https://info.usablenet.com/-industries-food-service-hospitality?hsLang=en)
  
  [Banking and Financial Services](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-financial-services?hsLang=en)
  
  [Healthcare](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-healthcare?hsLang=en)
  
  [Technology and Business Services](https://info.usablenet.com/-industries-technology-and-business-services?hsLang=en)
  
  [Public Sector and Education](https://info.usablenet.com/industries-public-sector-and-education?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Compliance
  
  [Canadian Accessibility Laws](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-canada?hsLang=en)
  
  [European Accessibility Laws](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-europe?hsLang=en)
  
  [Other International Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-international?hsLang=en)
  
  [United States Accessibility Laws](https://info.usablenet.com/compliance-united-states?hsLang=en)
  
  
  
  
  
  2026 Midyear report on digital accessibility lawsuits in the US
  
  [Download Now](https://info.usablenet.com/2026-midyear-report?hsLang=en)
- [Pricing](https://usablenet.com/pricing)
- [Blog](https://blog.usablenet.com/?hsLang=en)
- [About Us](https://usablenet.com/about-us)

[Get a Demo](https://info.usablenet.com/contact?hsLang=en)

# Key Differences between UsableNet Assistive and an Accessibility Widget

See the biggest differences between our fully-managed approach vs automated accessibility widgets

## How is UsableNet Assistive different from an Accessibility Widget?

Hear from Darcy on what makes UsableNet a one-of-a-kind solution and how it is different from an accessibility widget.

**1:36 min video**

![](https://play.vidyard.com/3npYMvjhXLRjvqNE92zZj2.jpg)

Get in touch with your account manager to learn more about the differences between an accessibility widget and UsableNet Assistive

[![Contact An Account Manager](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3280432/e2d0ab50-66e9-43eb-8893-4357fe56ab17.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3280432/e2d0ab50-66e9-43eb-8893-4357fe56ab17)

## What's next? Explore more about web accessibility

![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UN-Logo.png?width=80&height=80&name=UN-Logo.png)

### UsableNet Web Accessibility PDFs

<https://usablenet.com/technology/aqa?__hstc=45788219.5dfb170a31bd814e9a8cc6616216ad22.1699908330144.1699908330144.1699908330144.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1699908330145&__hsfp=1999393944>[\[PDF\] Email Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/free-guide-e-mail-accessibility-best-practices?hsLang=en)  
We've compiled the best tips to ensure your e-mails remain accessible.

 

[\[PDF\] Social Media Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/free-guide-social-media-accessibility?hsLang=en)

Accessibility management and testing software for designers, developers, and testers

[\[PDF\] Multimedia Accessibility](https://info.usablenet.com/free-guide-multimedia-accessibility?hsLang=en)

Videos, PDFs Images: learn the best practices to make these experiences accessible to all users.

![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Accessibility%20Logo.png?width=80&height=80&name=Web%20Accessibility%20Logo.png)

### Accessibility Widget Content

[\[Video\] Accessibility Widget Pitfalls](https://info.usablenet.com/video-ai-widgets-for-accessibility?hsLang=en)

Watch this video to see real-world examples of how accessibility widgets fall short.

[\[PDF\] UsableNet Assistive vs. Accessibility Widgets](https://info.usablenet.com/hubfs/UsableNet%20Assistive%20vs%20Widget.pdf?hsLang=en)

Recap the EAA and see how you can work toward compliance with this all-encompassing guide of the European Accessibility Act.

[What Does UsableNet Assistive Do?](https://info.usablenet.com/how-does-usablenet-assistive-work?hsLang=en)

Recap how our team combines accessibility experts, developers, and technology to keep your website accessible.

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