Q&A with Julie Rawe: Understood.org, W3C, and the next set of global accessibility standards
In this Q&A, Understood’s Julie Rawe, director of content strategy and accessibility, explains how she’s shaping new W3C global accessibility standards.
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In this Q&A, Understood’s Julie Rawe, director of content strategy and accessibility, explains how she’s shaping new W3C global accessibility standards.

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