Accessibility

As states get ready for federal accessibility compliance, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers has released a step-by-step guide to ensure access is part of purchasing, too.

ADA Title II regulations mandate enhanced accessibility for mobile and web content from government entities, including public education institutions, as soon as 2026. Advocates suggest focusing on progress over deadlines.

Los Angeles County is using new technology in its L.A. Found program, which aims to help the county find people with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions who may wander.

Plus, the FCC is looking to make changes to broadband consumer labels, localities are partnering with private-sector businesses to expand Internet access, Oklahoma has launched new broadband work, and more.

The Colorado Office of Information Technology empowers government accessibility through its Technology Accessibility Program, which includes initiatives such as the Lived Experiences Library.

The annual NASCIO survey of state CIOs, released during the organization's annual conference, found that officials are meeting the moment and looking forward by prioritizing IT accessibility and AI governance in an effort to advance digital government.

The city will make two-way translation in multiple languages available at public meetings through a partnership with Google Public Sector, to ensure equitable access to civic engagement.

A new two-way, real-time translation service is part of the city of Hartford's transition to Google Workspace from the Microsoft Suite platform, and is projected to save the city $2.1 million over the next five years.

State and local officials revealed steps they have taken to improve form accessibility during FormFest 2025, hosted by the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University and Code for America.

Privacy and accessibility are connected in a digital environment, according to an Idaho official who leads work in both areas, and who said she believes both are key responsibilities of state employees.

Officials have deployed urban service robots to inspect sidewalk accessibility, in order to take an informed approach to improvements; the project is part of the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation.

The experience of accessing public benefits online can vary greatly and is shaped both by a state’s digital identity management approach and the applicant's experiences, according to a report released Tuesday.

States that are ahead of the accessibility curve and serving people with disabilities with tools they can use can manage risks and reduce costs, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers finds.

Officials in local government are turning to technology to improve the physical accessibility of their city sidewalks. GIS tools can help staff monitor thousands of curbs more efficiently.

A report from CivicPlus reveals residents’ opinions on local governments. Expectations for municipalities’ digital experiences are high, but satisfaction rates remain low — which accessibility could improve.

As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 35 this month, states are conducting surveys to better understand the experiences of people with disabilities as well as the size and makeup of their disability populations.

Transit agencies in New York City are turning to various technology solutions to assist riders in navigating and using their networks effectively and independently. Codes in use can be read in all types of lighting.

While mobile IDs promise new access for people with disabilities, a "one ID, one device" model and accessibility failures threaten to exacerbate the digital divide, according to experts in the field.