This blog explains that verifiable digital credentials (VDCs) are cryptographically secure digital versions of physical credentials (like driver’s licenses or diplomas) stored in digital wallets that can be presented and verified online or in person.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Explains that government service forms should be designed to reduce anxiety and build trust—especially for marginalized people—by minimizing requests for highly sensitive personal information or explaining clearly why and how such data will be used, making optional fields and alternatives available, and providing context and reassurance throughout the application process.
An interactive tool from the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative that provides a customizable, filterable view of WCAG 2.x success criteria and implementation techniques to help teams design and evaluate accessible digital content.
This logic model outlines a digital inclusion program designed to expand digital literacy, device access, and technical support for residents through youth leadership and community partnerships.
A practical accessibility framework that provides testable heuristics to help designers and developers evaluate and improve the inclusivity of data visualizations and data-driven interfaces.
DGN Spotlights are short-form project profiles that feature exciting work happening across our network of digital government practitioners. Spotlights celebrate our members’ stories, lift up actionable takeaways for other practitioners, and put the resources + examples we host in the Digital Government Hub in context.
A curated collection of practical guides that help government teams improve digital services, website content, and forms using plain language, content design, and user-centered practices.
A municipal resource outlining Salt Lake City’s approach to digital accessibility, including standards, policies, and actions to ensure all residents can access online services and information.
The A11y Jam opening session that introduces the April 2026 DOJ digital accessibility requirements and provides practical, plain-language guidance for government teams preparing for compliance.
An A11y Jam session on how state agencies prioritize and manage digital accessibility compliance across complex systems using data-driven strategies and cross-agency coordination.
A11y Jam session focused on how local governments are advancing DOJ accessibility compliance using practical, resource-conscious strategies across high-impact digital services.
With a federal accessibility deadline approaching, the Beeck Center convened government leaders to turn compliance pressure into lasting digital inclusion.
