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Navigating the Digital Divide: Accessibility of ABLE Program Websites

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  • Stephen V. McGarity
  • Zibei Chen

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This study investigates the accessibility of websites for the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program for people with disabilities, which is critical for ensuring individuals can fully benefit from ABLE accounts. Utilizing the Wave Evaluation Tool, Adobe Pro DC’s Accessibility Checker, and the Flesch-Kincaid (FK) readability formula, this study comprehensively analyzes 44 ABLE websites, and their program disclosure documents, for compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), for clarity in communicating fees and risks, and for readability for individuals with disabilities.

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  • Stephen V. McGarity & Zibei Chen, 2024. "Navigating the Digital Divide: Accessibility of ABLE Program Websites," Working Papers, Center for Retirement Research at Boston College wp2024-13, Center for Retirement Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:crr:crrwps:wp2024-13
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