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We:
Develop products towards World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Version 2.0 level AA
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Educate employees on accessibility and disability and its importance to our users and our business
Advance accessibility knowledge by producing relevant books, journals, websites, events, and other products.
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Recognise employees who uphold the Elsevier Accessibility Policy in their work
Maintain an Accessibility Working Group comprised of colleagues from our business units to share best practice and foster collaboration and innovation
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