Accessibility
Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities
It’s the first time the federal government has ever issued rules clarifying how the more than 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act applies online. But the new rules come with a hefty price tag for state and local governments.
Many agencies fail to meet tech accessibility mandates, report finds
The congressionally mandated report from the General Services Administration follows first-in-a-decade guidance on Section 508 released in December.
OMB releases ‘broad’ accessibility guidance for government tech
This is the first new guidance on Section 508 in a decade.
OMB previews tech accessibility guidance
Federal Chief Information Officer Clare Martorana said coming guidance will focus both on external- and internal-facing government tech.
Digital strategy launches great mobility build-out
The government's new digital strategy has ambitious plans for managing the rollout of mobile technology -- some say too ambitious.
Federal IT accessibility regulations getting a refresh
For the second time in two years, the U.S. Access Board has released a draft update to regulations that cover accessibility for computer hardware and software, websites, cell phones and other IT-related tools.
White House lists new transparency goals
The Obama administration has a national plan for transparency as part of the new Open Government Partnership with 43 other countries.
Application for iPhone keeps tabs on stimulus spending
New mobile application keeps tabs on economic stimulus law projects reinvestment projects.
OPM has pilot program for online platform for job applicants
The new Assess online platform may eliminate the old "knowledge, skills, abilities" method of sizing up candidates.
Krumbholz writes Networx blog
GSA's Karl Krumbholz joins the ranks of federal bloggers with a blog dedicated to news about network services.
Transparency can't shine without context
The Obama administration, Congress and watchdog groups want more transparency, but transparency can still leave much of the public blind.
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NARA names 3 to new leadership positions
David Ferriero, archivist of the United States, named three top deputies to a new leadership team.
7 social media resolutions to keep in the new year
Want to make the most of social networking without getting overwhelmed by the volume of data or compromising security? Here are resolutions worth keeping.
FCC wants help with accessible technologies site
The Federal Communications Commission wants volunteers to help create an online clearinghouse for accessible technologies.
FedScoop, health IT conferences commence
A pair of conferences in Washington get under way and feature government executives speaking about innovation and other IT-related issues.
National Library of Medicine opens application portal
The National Library of Medicine introduced a new website to help developers and the public create mashups.
California, Boston win awards for best government websites
Portals run by the state of California and the city of Boston were tops among municipal Web sites in a recent "Best of the Web" competition.
Dozens of federal agencies check in at Foursquare
The Foursquare geographic social media site is chock-full tips for visitors to federal buildings.
Justice Department to survey agencies on accessibility compliance
Federal agencies should get ready for their first accessibility compliance evaluation since 2004, according to a new White House memo.
