State E & IT Accessibility Initiatives
Following are excerpts of the accessibility-related laws, policies, standards or guidelines, and other resources that states have published on-line in support of websites, application development, and IT procurement. After reading the excerpt of the resource, you can click on the link to view its state-based source.
ITTATC recognizes that other on-line resources may exist, that information links change, and that state departments move and/or shift responsibility. As a result, this information will be updated on a regular basis. If you know of an accessibility-related link that does not appear in the state's information, please e-mail us so that accurate and usable information can be maintained.
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General Information for Alabama  State Website: http://www.alabama.gov/ State IT Website: http://isd.state.al.us/ Chief Information Officer: Jim Burns Finance Office Chief Information Officer Information Services Division Department of Finance Phone: (334) 242-3800 Fax: (334) 242-7002 State Procurement Officer: Isaac Kervin Division of Purchasing Department of Finance P.O. Box 302620 100 N. Union Street, Ste. 192 Montgomery AL 36130 Phone: (334) 242-7250 Fax: (334) 242-4419 Email: ikervin@purchasing.state.al.us | |
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Alabama Web Accessibility
 Alabama Web Accessibility Policies:
Accessibility Policy http://www.alabama.gov/utility/policies.php#access The Accessibility Policy encompasses a statement of policy, and an outline of design standards, which are "influenced" by the W3C and Access Board Standards. The policy states that "In response to the need to insure equal access to electronic and information technologies, the state of Alabama has developed a set of standards for Web page design. Just as environmental obstacles have inhibited individuals with disabilities, the Web poses an entirely new set of obstacles. In recognition of those individuals with visual, physical or developmental disabilities alabama.gov has adopted a policy to make government information accessible to all." Scope of Applicablity:
Validation/Testing Required: unclear State will evaluate regularly, but no requirement noted Who is responsible for monitoring compliance?
Sanction Provisions: unspecified Alabama Web Accessibility Others:
Alabama TEXT Version Home Page http://www.alabama.gov/portal/textonly/index.jsp Governor's Office on Disability - Resource Links http://www.good.state.al.us/resourcelinks.htm |