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An Advanced Approach to Accessibility
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This Digital.gov resource provides a deeper look at accessibility for government employees and teams. It explains why accessibility matters, outlines accessibility requirements under Section 508 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and explores how teams can incorporate accessibility into the development of digital products and services.
The resource covers:
- Accessibility literacy and inclusive design: Explores inclusive design, permanent, temporary, and situational disabilities, and disability as a mismatch between a person and the environment.
- Research and testing: Provides guidance on incorporating people with disabilities into user research and using code linting, automated testing, and manual testing to identify accessibility issues.
- Building accessibility into teams and processes: Offers suggestions for establishing accessibility requirements early in the project lifecycle, defining responsibilities across team roles, creating more inclusive workplaces, and using screen readers to experience digital products from an accessibility perspective.
The resource also provides links to Section508.gov, WCAG 2.2, the U.S. Web Design System, accessibility for Teams, and other accessibility guidance and tools.
Explore An Advanced Approach to Accessibility to learn more about accessibility practices, requirements, research, testing, and team processes in government.
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- Resource Publication Date: 2026
- Posted by: Damon Jones
- Posted in: Customer Centered Design