accessibility Archives

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins testifies before a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearings on “Veterans at the Forefront, Focusing on the future at VA,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, May 6, 2025. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

VA systems lack accessibility standards needed by disabled veterans, IG says

The VA is responsible for 5.2 million veterans with military service-connected disabilities and 4.6 million with general disabilities, per data from 2023.

Jul 2, 2025 By Billy Mitchell

A view of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

White House is ‘doubling down’ on accessibility when it comes to digital experiences

The Technology Modernization Fund is keeping busy with agency investments tied to OMB’s digital-first public experience guidance.

Jan 23, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Jan. 11, 2023 — An American Airlines Airbus A321 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Democratic senators call for digital update to Department of Transportation’s service animal flight form

Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois recommend that the DOT update its service animal commercial flight form for better accessibility.

Jan 17, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

White House on deep blue sky background in Washington DC, USA. (Image credit: Getty Images)

OMB memo outlines digital accessibility expectations for federal agencies

The memo on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act comes amid extensive frustration with federal website accessibility.

Dec 21, 2023 By Caroline Nihill Rebecca Heilweil

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…

Feb 2, 2023 By Scoop News Group

U.S. Sen. Robert Casey (D-Penn.) speaks during a news conference on health care September 25, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images).

Special committee calls for ‘reboot’ of federal technology accessibility oversight

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act hasn't been updated since 1998, and in the meantime departments like VA have committed hundreds of thousands of violations.

Dec 14, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

mobile device, smartphone, cellphone — (Getty Images)

Library of Congress seeking ‘smart devices’ for the blind and visually impaired

The devices for audio playback must be commercially available for the general public, portable, battery operated and chargeable, according to the library's RFP.

Aug 26, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Xbox Adaptive Controller, Microsoft — Xbox Adaptive Controller components. (Microsoft)

Microsoft and VA partner to bring accessible gaming to veterans

The company is donating its Xbox Adaptive Controller to 22 VA Medical Centers across the country.

Apr 30, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Improving federal solicitations’ ‘scary low’ Section 508 accessibility compliance

GSA's new, AI-enabled Solicitation Review Tool is scheduled to launch before the end of the fiscal year.

Apr 11, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir

Page-load speeds, accessibility issues hamper federal website experience, ITIF says

Many of the federal government's most popular websites are not fast, mobile friendly or accessible for users with disabilities, according to a new report by the Information…

Mar 8, 2017