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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Small businesses and high street shops warned not to alienate disabled customers

Owners of small businesses and high street shops are at risk of alienating disabled customers because they are failing to upgrade essential information, leading charities have warned.

SMEs are being urged to ensure their online accessibility guides are up to date so they do not neglect custom from the “purple pound” - the term given to the collective spending power of disabled households.

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