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Government Agencies

Federal government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding are required to maintain information and communication technology that is accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Equalize Digital is qualified and experienced in working with government agencies to develop and maintain Section 508 compliant websites.

Accessibility Consulting for Federal, State, and Local Government

The internet today is a vital tool for communicating with constituents. Local, State, and Federal government agencies are serving the American public online, sharing information on everything from taxes and voting to allowing people to renew library books or driver’s licenses online. Government websites allow programs and services to have a greater reach and can reduce administrative burdens for government employees.

Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 apply to government websites and websites for programs or independent organizations that receive federal funding. If you manage a website for a government entity or a federally funded project, it is vital that your website be accessible. Not only is this mandated by law, but it also will positively contribute to your ability to serve the public and fulfill your mission. Website accessibility helps people with a myriad of permanent and temporary disabilities, and also adds features that help other special populations access your website including disabled veterans, people in rural areas, low-income individuals with only access to mobile internet connections, and the elderly.

Equalize Digital is here to help your agency or department ensure that your website and web applications are accessible to people of all abilities. We are experienced in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining accessible websites for government agencies and programs, and are happy to respond to RFPs.

Quick Benefits

  • Ensure that all members of the public can access and navigate your website and apps.
  • Reach underserved populations, including people in rural areas or on metered connections and the elderly, in addition to people with disabilities.
  • Modernize your processes and procedures, reducing administrative burden for your staff.
  • Maintain compliance with WCAG 2.1, which will help you meet requirements under ADA, Section 508.

WordPress Accessibility Solutions

Automated Testing

Our native WordPress accessibility scanner automatically checks your content against WCAG and scans unlimited pages in bulk without any costly per-page or API fees.

Audits & Remediation

We offer comprehensive accessibility audits and user testing. Get personalized remediation guidance and assistance fixing errors in your plugins or WordPress theme.

Bespoke Websites

We build accessible websites and web applications in the WordPress environment for large enterprise, government, higher education, and nonprofit organizations.

Web Accessibility Services for Government

Whether your federal, state, or local government agency needs urgent accessibility help or are planning a new website or application and want to ensure it is accessible to people of all abilities, our unique combination of native automated testing software and expert accessibility consultants make us a leader in WordPress accessibility.

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Government Website Accessibility Resources

Equalize Digital is more than an accessibility audit and remediation company. We build training into our audit, remediation, and new website development processes to help ensure that your website stays accessible after its remediation or launch. Our goal is not just to be your remediators, but to be your teachers so that by the end of our engagement you’ll have a solid understanding of website accessibility basics. We want you to be empowered to enter new content on your website or create new designs in an accessible manner.

If you would like to learn more about website accessibility, please inquire about our training services or visit these helpful resources for government website accessibility.

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Accessibility Requirements Tool

Step-by-step guide to help you easily identify relevant accessibility requirements from the Revised 508 Standards, and incorporate them into your procurement and contracting documentation, as well as in-house IT development.

IT Accessibility Laws and Policies

Learn more about Section 508, the revised standards, and related laws and policies as they relate to your agency, department, or program.

ADA.gov Information for State and Local Government Websites

Information from the U.S. Department of Justice for State and local governments on how to ensure that your website is ADA compliant.

Digital.gov Information on Accessibility

Information on the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities.

Website Accessibility Services for Government Agencies

Equalize Digital’s team of accessibility experts is here to help your website reach and work for everyone.  Whether you have an immediate accessibility remediation need or are looking to build a new accessible website or application, Equalize Digital is your partner in achieving your website accessibility goals.

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WCAG 2.1, Section 508, & ADA Website Accessibility Audits

Thorough accessibility assessments for existing banking websites and web applications. Quickly identify issues thank may be present on your website and verify compliance with accepted standards and laws. Reports completed in 5 business days so you can quickly start remediating issues.

Website Accessibility User Testing

Receive real-world feedback on the usability of your website or web application from visually impaired and blind testers – real-world users of assistive technology – navigating the site via keyboard and screen reader.

Website Accessibility Remediation

Improving accessibility does not always require a new website. Equalize Digital can help you bring your current site into compliance with all laws and best practices, at a pace that works for your needs and budget.

Accessible Website & Application Development

We design and develop custom websites and web application from an accessibility-first perspective for government agencies, government contractors, and federally funded programs.

Accessibility Certification, Statements & VPAT

Equalize Digital can complete an accessibility audit and provide a VPAT or other documentation certifying compliance with accessibility standards and laws.

Ongoing Website Accessibility Monitoring

Ensure ongoing compliance with the latest standards, and protect the investment that you put into achieving accessibility. Choose from three distinct monitoring packages or build a custom plan to suit your needs and goals.

Web Accessibility Training

Make your team the accessibility experts! Ensure true ongoing compliance by training your team to maintain accessibility on your website. Equalize Digital offers personalized remote learning opportunities and in-person training sessions at your location to ensure that everyone who manages your website understands and follows accessibility best practices.

Let’s Get Started

Contact us today to schedule a complementary consultation and learn more about our company and services. There’s no better day than today to start ensuring all people have equal access to your website.

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Ready to get started?

Whether you’re concerned about accessibility compliance or you want to completely overhaul your online presence, our team is ready to help you ensure your website is usable by people of all abilities.

To get started or learn more about how we work, call us at (512) 942-5858 or visit our contact page to request more information from our sales team.

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FAQs for Government Website Accessibility

What if I’m not sure if my website has accessibility problems?

In our experience, unless you are already extensively focusing on website accessibility, there are likely accessibility issues present on your current website that need to be fixed. Nearly all websites and applications have accessibility problems because, unfortunately, we have not yet reached a point where all designers and developers make accessibility a priority, and many government agencies have websites that were built many years ago.

If you’re not sure that our services are right for you, we recommend getting one of our free risk assessments. These assessments tell you:

  1. If there are any errors present on your website.
  2. How we can help and the fastest path to remediation.

You can request a risk assessment at no charge on our accessibility audits page.

How long do risk assessments, audits, and fixes take?

If you request a risk assessment, you’ll be able to schedule a meeting to go over your assessment at a time that makes sense for you. Typically we have your risk assessment complete and are available to meet to discuss it within 24 hours.

Our initial accessibility audits generally take 5 business days from the date you sign up and pay your deposit.

Remediation timelines are unique for every client depending upon several items, including the number of problems present on the site and the budget available for fixes. Our goal is to remediate all issues as quickly as possible, and some clients choose to have an intense remediation phase over several weeks following the audit. Other clients may elect to enter a remediation plan that stretches over many months due to the number of problems that need to be addressed, the number of pages requiring manual review, and their budget.

Are you experienced in providing accessibility consulting/services on government websites?

Yes. Our team has developed accessible websites and web applications and has provided accessibility consulting for large public universities, government agencies, and federally funded programs.

We are familiar with the intricacies of working on a website that is paid for by state or federal dollars and that there may be additional contractual items that need to be included in the terms of service or certain milestones that need to be met in order for payment to be released.

Do you respond to RFPs?

Yes, we do occasionally submit responses to RFPs for new website projects depending upon the scope of the project and timeline. If your agency or organization has an RFP that you would like us to review and respond to, please email it to sales [at] equalizedigital.com. Please note, we do have a strong preference toward responding to RFPs that list a budget.

Can you provide accessibility testing, auditing, and consulting if we have our own in-house developers?

Yes. If you have your own in-house developers but need a trained accessibility expert to assist with auditing and providing support as your development team remediates issues, we can help.

For organizations with an internal development team, we can craft custom remediation and monitoring support plans which includes access to our scanning dashboard and reports, as well as time for training and support as your developers work through issues. We can also coordinate user testing sessions with our blind and visually impaired testers. Please contact us for additional information.

Easier, Faster Accessibility Testing

Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker gives you real-time accessibility feedback in the WordPress editor. Learn accessibility and make fixes earlier in the dev and content creation process. Full-site accessibility scanning without the per page fees.

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