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New law promises to make federal websites more accessible

From the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT): The Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) The year 2018 closed with the passage of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21C-IDEA) in December, which promises to make federal websites more accessible, user friendly, and secure. This new law requires federal agencies to modernize… Continue Reading New law promises to make federal websites more accessible

By John, 2 weeks ago

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U.S. Access Board Seeks Accessibility Specialists

We know everyone wants to work for the federal government right now, but… The U.S. Access Board seeks Accessibility Specialists (GS 9/11/12) to serve in its Office of Technical and Information Services as indicated in vacancy announcements on the USAJobs.gov website. Chosen candidates will be responsible for providing technical assistance… Continue Reading U.S. Access Board Seeks Accessibility Specialists

By John, 2 months2 months ago

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U.S. Access Board Suspends Operations Due to Government Shut-down

Ho Ho Ho…from the US Access Board: Because of the absence of a Fiscal Year 2019 appropriation, the U.S. Access Board is compelled to “shut-down” its operations. All Access Board employees have been placed in a furlough status. During the shut-down we will not be providing the following services: Complaint… Continue Reading U.S. Access Board Suspends Operations Due to Government Shut-down

By John, 3 months3 months ago