A web accessibility statement is an information page on your website that clearly states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform. Considerations: What information do you need to include? How do you write one? And where should it be on your website?
Ensuring equal and effective electronic and information technology access is the responsibility of all programs, teachers, and staff. Learn how the University of Montana set-up their accessibility plan.
When thinking about accessibility as a whole, it’s really important to remember that without accessibility, there can never truly be inclusion or equity. So we want to make sure that we’re addressing systemic issues of equity. Accessibility has to be one of our considerations. Watch this video on Operationalizing Accessibility to learn more.
This resource provides guidance on using plain language in a way that allows clients to find what they need, understand what they find, and use what they find to meet their needs.
BARRIERS AND BURDENS: Lack of Language Access at the Virginia DMV Creates Roadblocks for Refugee and Immigrant Newcomers
This resource provides a report on how limited language access affects the experience of newcomers. It also presents steps for providing more effective language access in public domains.
Special Education in Local and Regional Jails (VDOE)
The 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandated that special education and related services be provided to all eligible students including those who are incarcerated. As a result, Virginia is implementing services to eligible students, who are incarcerated in local and regional jails. Under the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia the operation of the jails is the responsibility of the local school division in which the local or regional jail is located.