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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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