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: Section 508
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.
PDFs Don’t Fit Into Gov Strategies for a Modern Digital Experience
Government agencies make ample use of PDFs, but it’s an inhospitable format for low-vision users, people who use screen readers, and individuals who access government websites via mobile devices. PDFs do not, in other words, make government more accessible.
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.
Seniors, Accessibility and CMS
Older Americans often have sight, hearing, mobility and cognition disabilities that make internet use difficult. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is making its web presence more senior citizen-accessible.
Common Misconceptions about PDF Accessibility
Making websites accessible to users with disabilities is increasingly a priority at all levels of government. Documents are not as well known or understood as websites when it comes to accessibility.
3 Takeaways to Optimize the Government User Experience
Government websites don’t need to be hard to use. Good UX is becoming more and more available to agencies across government.
How to Use Alt Text on Images in Your Communications
What if someone can’t access the important information your organization shares on your website, blog, social media, or digital documents simply because they can’t see or download images? There’s a simple solution to this problem called alt text.
How–and Why–to Use Descriptive Link Language
You’d think that people would know better by now than to use “Click here” for links. It’s not like they haven’t been told.
Talkin’ Pretty: Design and Accessibility
We’ve got a new twist this week, folks. Since I’ve been blogging mostly about accessibility, I wanted to talk with someone who approaches accessibility from a different perspective than a subject matter expert. I met with a designer who works for a federal government agency and has a refreshing outlook on design and accessibility. SheRead… Read more »