Case Study: Disability Hub MN improves accessibility and navigation with Emergent Software and Umbraco

Disability Hub MN launches a fully accessible website in nearly a year with Emergent Software

Disability Hub MN, a statewide resource network for Minnesotans with disabilities, faced significant challenges with its outdated legacy website. The platform was difficult to manage, failed to meet modern accessibility standards, and created barriers for users relying on assistive technologies. To better serve its audience and reflect its mission of inclusion, the Hub partnered with Emergent Software for a complete website redesign.

Emergent Software developed a new, fully accessible website using the Umbraco CMS. The solution integrated inclusive design principles, screen reader optimization, and modular content blocks to improve both the user experience and editorial workflows. The result was a dramatic improvement in site performance, navigation, and engagement, empowering users to access resources independently. Internally, the Hub's team reported vastly improved efficiency and the ability to manage content reliably. Emergent Software delivered a flexible, sustainable platform that supports the organization's mission.

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