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Here is how we help.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch4\u003EWhat accessibility means\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW107987126 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAccessibility means producing content and digital products that are usable for everyone, regardless of abilities, literacy or experience.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW107987126 BCX9\u0022\u003EWhat we do\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW107987126 BCX9\u0022\u003EAt Scouts,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW107987126 BCX9\u0022\u003E we check our digital products against modern industry standards for \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW107987126 BCX9\u0022\u003Eusability. 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