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Checklist Item: We have a state law or policy that requires that our websites be accessible.

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A majority of states now have policies, laws, or guidelines requiring that state websites be accessible. In some cases these policies apply only to state agencies, but in other cases their scope of coverage is more broad and includes educational entities within that state.

State policies typically include some attempt at defining web accessibility by adopting or defining a particular set of standards. Having an awareness and understanding of your state's web accessibility policy, if any, can help to guide you in your web accessibility efforts.

The following AccessIT Knowledge Base article may also be of interest:

For additional information, contact your region's ADA & IT Center at 1-800-949-4232.