A group of Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that would require Federal agencies to take action to ensure people with disabilities can use the Federal government’s technology – including websites, software, documents, and digital content. […]
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While the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made progress in ensuring its website and IT systems are accessible to all, a new report from the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that there are still areas for improvement. […]
A recent report from the General Services Administration (GSA) finds that Federal agencies’ IT products and services – including websites, software, documents, and digital content – are largely not meeting digital accessibility standards. […]
In the first update to the guidance in a decade, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today issued marching orders to agencies that aim to “advance digital accessibility by maintaining an accessible Federal technology environment, promoting accessible digital experiences, and continuing the implementation of accessibility standards.” […]
A group of senators sent a letter to Robin Carnahan, administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), earlier this month requesting a progress update on the accessibility of Federal technology and public-facing websites for people with disabilities, and senior citizens. […]
When it comes to robotic process automation (RPA), Federal and industry experts with experience find business units driving the push instead of IT departments, and find the need for quality work is a major factor alongside the highly touted efficiency gains. […]
The General Services Administration aims to use data analytics to detect if requests for information and proposals for IT products meet section 508 compliance requirements, according to Marina Fox, .gov domain services program manager at GSA. […]
A new bill in front of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Health Subcommittee would put pressure on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make its websites and digital tools more accessible to the visually impaired. […]