This training empowers government teams to build inclusive digital experiences that work for everyone. Drawing on decades of agency collaboration, our expert-led course delivers practical strategies and real-world examples that improve usability while meeting critical accessibility requirements.

Specifically designed for government professionals, this training covers fundamental accessibility principles, introduces essential assistive technologies, and clarifies key standards including Section 508, WCAG, and Washington's USER-01 policy. Through hands-on exercises, participants learn to implement accessibility best practices across all digital content. 

Participants complete the course equipped with actionable tools and strategies to overcome accessibility barriers, implement sustainable practices within existing workflows, and create compliant, user-friendly digital experiences.

 Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Master core accessibility principles and understand how assistive technologies work
• Confidently apply Section 508, WCAG standards, and Washington's USER-01 digital accessibility policy
• Implement Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) roles and values effectively
• Create and maintain accessible web content using industry best practices
• Identify and resolve common accessibility challenges, including color contrast, navigation, and responsive design
• Integrate sustainable accessibility improvements throughout the development lifecycle.

Intended Audience: This course is ideal for government professionals, including web developers, content creators, web managers, accessibility specialists, compliance officers, and any technical staff involved in creating or maintaining public-facing digital services.