Section 508 Is Only the Start of Accessibility
Section 508 requires that all government communications and information are accessible to people with disabilities. But what happens outside official communications is also crucial for accessibility.
Posts Tagged: accessibility
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Why It Matters to All of Us
Despite significant public support, there remains a critical, worldwide need for digital accessibility. On this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s go beyond “awareness for a day” and start making concrete changes.
Wasting Your Greatest Resource? Get the GOAT in the Game!
The greatest performer in your agency may be someone you don’t call on much anymore, someone who’s older or has survived multiple layoffs and in-force reductions. But overlooking those employees is a mistake.
Equal Accessibility: The New White House Memorandum Impacting All Federal IT Systems
Ensuring accessibility should be a priority for every stakeholder involved in government technology development, operation and maintenance. A new federal memorandum highlights what’s required — so the American Dream is attainable for everyone, regardless of their physical ability.
“I Don’t Need a Mic” (Hint: Yes, You Do)
Public speakers may be tempted to forego using microphones, but they shouldn’t: Millions of people need that audio assist. Without it, a speaker’s message may be lost.
NJ Makes Applying for Unemployment Benefits Easier
In New Jersey, officials are finding ways to make the unemployment benefits system clearer, more seamless and more compassionate. It’s the result of thoughtful, agile, evidence-based modernization.
The Case for Accessible Communications Technology
Collaborative technology has erased physical barriers that once made it difficult to meet face-to-face and work on documents simultaneously. But disabled employees and other workers often need special accommodations — closed captioning, for instance — that allows them to access modern communications technology.
Navigating Accessibility Responsibilities: A Role-Based Approach
Digital accessibility is complex. Having a clear sense of the responsibilities of each of the multiple roles involved can keep important aspects from falling through the cracks.
10 Ways to Enhance Equity and Accessibility in Identity Verification (Part 1)
Identity verification is critical to preventing identity theft, but verification strategies shouldn’t keep people from accessing government services they deserve.
How DevOps Improves the Customer Experience
While the concept of DevOps can be confusing, and is often surrounded by hype, it is important for agencies to understand what DevOps is and why it is essential to helping them meet their goals for improving customer experiences.