Example Accessibility Standards + Guidance

State of North Carolina Accessibility and Usability Standard

This standard offers guidance for designing and delivering websites and digital services to prioritize a digital-first public experience. It outlines statutory requirements, clarifies mandates, and expands on best practices for the state's digital assets.

The standard is to prioritize a digital-first public experience for the 10.8 million North Carolinians who interact with state government online. Originally published in April 2024 as version 1.0, version 1.1 was released in January 2025.