NASCIO makes case for more digital accessibility coordinators
A new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers found that 15 states have statewide digital accessibility coordinators.
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Mass. CIO says new board will fix ‘highly variable’ accessibility of digital services
The top tech official in Massachusetts said a new board will bring stronger governance to the state's digital services offerings.
New state and local web accessibility standards are coming, says DOJ
New accessibility standards that were expected last May are still on the way, federal officials said during a webinar.
The ADA needs an update for the digital era, but some states are ahead of the curve
As Congress weighs revising federal accessibility rules for digital services, a few states are already working on it.
Colorado to offer blind residents free audio assistance
Colorado will offer blind and low-vision residents free access to visual interpretation app Aira when visiting state agencies.
Digital accessibility requires a proactive government
A new study emphasizes the need for public sector leaders to move beyond the regulatory requirements of accessibility—ensuring digital services and CX are more equitable across the…
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Illinois prioritizes accessibility in IT planning
On the Priorities podcast, Illinois' Jennifer Ricker and Mike Scott explain how the state is building accessibility into more projects.
Pandemic has heightened IT’s accessibility issues
Jay Wyant, Minnesota's chief information accessibility officer, said in a NASCIO publication that ensuring access for workers and users with disabilities is everyone's job.
New York transit authority pilots app for vision-impaired bus riders
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a new app this week that uses audio cues to guide riders to their bus stops.
Technology-accessibility resources head to Texas agencies, universities
New training resources will help state agencies design digital technologies that can be easily accessed by everyone, including those with disabilities.