New York, April 9, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Alliant, the world leader in accessibility solutions, announced a program specifically for government agencies. This initiative is designed to assist state and local governments in aligning with recently announced regulations by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This rule outlines standards and technical specifications to meet obligations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Alliant's government-centric programs offer a wide range of accessibility solutions dedicated to helping federal, state, and local governments achieve digital inclusion and compliance. These solutions include software, services, and training that enable agencies to provide accessible websites, mobile apps, and electronic documents to constituents, and to procure accessibility-compliant software from technology vendors. included.
Under Title II of the ADA, state and local governments must make their services, activities, and programs available to people with disabilities. Until now, there have been no established regulations that provide state and local governments with clear guidance on achieving accessibility compliance in the digital environment. New Department of Justice regulations require compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, Level AA technical standard, and eliminate uncertainty by ensuring consistency in enforcing regulations across all government agencies The purpose is A fact sheet with detailed information about this rule is available at https://www.ada.gov/notices/2024/03/08/web-rule/.
The impact of this rule goes far beyond mere compliance. By complying with this rule, public entities will significantly enhance access for individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities, educational resources, voting information, health care services, and more. This initiative represents an important step toward removing barriers and ensuring the opportunity for all citizens to fully participate in society.
“It is important to recognize that this rule can pose significant challenges for state and local governments and may require training, product sourcing, and the implementation of new processes,” Allyant said. said Aaron Page, Director of Accessibility. “But with the right guidance, what may seem difficult at first is never insurmountable. Making the digital world accessible to everyone through a strategic approach and incremental progress.” We can do that,” Page assures us.
For more than 20 years, Alliant has worked closely with federal, state, and local government agencies to provide accessible communications to voters. The company has a comprehensive understanding of digital accessibility, and newly released Department of Justice regulations position Alliant as a key resource for public organizations to develop and implement effective accessibility programs. Beyond digital platforms, Alliant also offers expertise in making digital documents, such as PDFs, fully accessible. This is an important aspect of compliance addressed in the Department of Justice Regulations.
For more information, support, and guidance regarding the new rules, please visit www.Allyant.com/DOJ.
About Alliant
Alliant is a leader in accessibility solutions, working with federal, state, and local government agencies to address and implement comprehensive accessibility programs. Alliant is deeply committed to making information and resources available to everyone, and we use our expertise to ensure that public institutions meet and exceed standards, ensuring equality for all citizens. We encourage easy access.
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