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Understanding Federal ICT Accessibility Outcomes: Key Findings from the FY25 Governmentwide Section 508 Assessment

March 02, 2026
The General Services Administration (GSA) recently released the FY25 Governmentwide Section 508 Assessment, continuing an effort mandated by Congress to evaluate the accessibility of federal agencies' digital content and compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Continue Reading

Accessibility Bytes No. 16: Using Accessible Personas

February 24, 2026
Did you know that you can use semi-fictional characters that portray an individual or group of users to improve the design, development and accessibility of your agency’s electronic information or digital service? Learn how semi-fictional characters, called personas, can be are primarily used in the research and design for a service, product, or website. Continue Reading

Accessibility Bytes No. 15: Capture ICT Accessibility with Purpose-Built User Stories

January 15, 2026
Did you know that writing accessibility-focused user stories can help you build high-quality, Section 508-conformant products from the very start—without costly retrofits later? User stories are a staple of agile development, but when they specifically address accessibility needs, they guide designers, developers, and testers toward creating ICT that works for everyone. Continue Reading

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