Topic: Standards + Guidance
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State of Colorado Guide to Accessible Web Services
A toolkit for State of Colorado employees to leverage to ensure all web services are accessible.
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Building Innovative Digital Services Municipal Action Guide
A guide from the National League of Cities and Digital Service Network discussing how local governments can implement and utilize digital services.
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Digital Accessibility Toolkit
Variety of learning materials and resources to help learn and implement accessibility in Government of Canada digital projects.
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Government of Canada (GC) Design System Accessibility Standards
This design system accessibility checklist ensures that all components and design tokens meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 AA standards, aligning fully with Government of Canada accessibility requirements.
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Seattle Executive Order 2025-03: Making Information Inclusive in Writing and Design
This Executive Order mandates citywide actions to make government information more inclusive, accessible, and understandable through digital accessibility and plain language initiatives.
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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.
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Maryland Digital Playbook
The playbook is a comprehensive guide developed by the Maryland Department of Information Technology to assist state agencies in creating consistent, user-centered, and accessible digital services.
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Strategies for Improving Public Benefits Access and Retention
The Urban Institute's report outlines actionable approaches for state governments and organizations to enhance the accessibility and retention of public benefit programs, focusing on service delivery, policy reforms, and technological advancements.
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Long Beach Digital Inclusion Resource Guides
This guide outlines free and low-cost digital inclusion resources available in Long Beach, CA, including internet access, device distribution, digital skills training, and job readiness programs.
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AI-Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential for More Efficient State Procurement Practices
Public procurement in state governments can be slow and inefficient, but artificial intelligence (AI) offers a solution by automating tasks, improving decision-making, and addressing workforce gaps, as highlighted in a joint brief by NASCIO and NASPO.
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An Introduction to Digital Accessibility
An introduction to digital accessibility, emphasizing the importance of designing digital content to be usable by individuals with various disabilities, and guidelines and assistive technologies that support inclusive digital interactions.
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Colorado Guide to Artificial Intelligence
This Guide to Artificial Intelligence provides a strategic framework for the ethical and responsible implementation of GenA technologies in state operations.