Web Accessibility

The purpose of this section of the WebTools site is to aid State web developers in understanding what they need to know about website accessibility and the associated tools and procedures, in order to comply with State and Federal Law and the State of California accessibility standards. The information is provided on the following web pages:

Background: The historical and statutory background and rationale as to why addressing website accessibility is important, with links to the statutory requirements.
State Standards: Information about, and links to, the approved State of California accessibility standards.
How To Implement: Detailed instructions on implementing each of the 21 required topics from the State of California standards.
Maintaining Accessibility : Instructions for using the Accessibility Checklist - (doc) for testing your web pages, procedural information for ensuring they remain accessible as they are later modified, and recommendations for addressing the legal ramifications of inaccessible pages.
Related Websites: Links to additional information, tools and resources regarding website accessibility.