Understanding accessibility policies and legislation is key to ensuring equitable access to digital content and services. Federal laws like Title II fo the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act set essential standards for making websites, applications, and electronic resources accessible to individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) further clarifies these requirements, emphasizing compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The resource below provide additional information related to these policies and legislation.
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- § 35.160 General. (a)(1) A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities are as effective as communications with others.
- Title II of the ADA - Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
- Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice Resources
- State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title...
- Webinar: Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web & Mobile Application Accessibility Rule
- ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments, Chapter 5, Website Accessibility Under Title II of the ADA
- ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments, Chapter 5 Addendum: Title II Web Accessibility Checklist
- Accessibility of STate and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
- Section 508 Self-Evaluation Web Page Accessibility Questionnaire for Component Web Contacts
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Montana Code Annotated
- Montana Human Rights Act
- Governmental Code of Fair Practices, Part 2. Duties of Governmental Agencies and Officials
- Title 18 Public Contracts
- Part 6. Nonvisual Access Technology Procurement
- 18-5-605. Implementation
- Exception:
- (5) A state agency may be exempted from the provisions of this part if the state agency makes a good faith determination that compliance would result in undue burden.
- Montana Accessibility Policy