Purpose
The Digital Accessibility Resource Hub is a centralized space where NASPO members can locate standards, sample policies, tools, training opportunities, and procurement-related resources connected to accessible digital content and technology.
It brings together trusted resources, practical examples, and reference materials that states can review and adapt within their own policies, processes, and legal frameworks. The purpose is to help states increase awareness and access credible, well-organized resources so they can make informed decisions.
Who This Hub Is For
This hub is intended for NASPO members and the cross-functional teams who influence, purchase, create, or manage digital content and technology within state and local government.
Evaluate supplier accessibility claims, request VPATs/ACRs, and include appropriate contract language.
Reference technical standards, testing tools, and implementation guidance.
Create accessible documents, websites, and multimedia from the start.
Build and review accessible training and learning content.
Align accessibility practices with federal and state requirements.
Understand state expectations for accessibility documentation and product conformance.
Support governance, resourcing, and accountability for accessibility efforts.
Quick Start
Choose a path based on what you need right now:
I need standards and policy
Accessibility Policies & StandardsLegal and technical baseline, including WCAG and state policy examples.
Go to Accessibility Policies & Standards →I need help creating accessible content or training staff
Accessible Content and TrainingAccessible documents, web content, multimedia, and training development guidance.
Go to Accessible Content and Training →I need to buy technology or services
Procurement and Supplier AccessibilityVPAT/ACR basics, contract language, evaluation checklists, and supplier expectations.
Go to Procurement and Supplier Accessibility →I need tools and testing
Testing and ToolsEvaluation workflow, tools, and validation approaches.
Go to Testing and Tools →I want state examples
State Accessibility HubsPeer state models with hubs, standards, procurement, and training links.
Go to State Accessibility Hubs →I need to understand terminology
Key Terms & DefinitionsPlain-language glossary of accessibility standards and tools.
Go to Key Terms & Definitions →Anchor Resources
Start with these core references:
Customizable checklist view of WCAG 2.1 success criteria and techniques.
Open WCAG Quick Reference ↗Plain-language summary of Title II requirements for public entities.
Open DOJ Title II Fact Sheet ↗Government-aligned training and guidance for accessibility and procurement.
Open Section 508 Training Library ↗Framework for managing IT accessibility programs across agencies.
Open Technology Accessibility Playbook ↗MNIT's statewide accessibility program as a strong reference model for implementation.
Open Minnesota State Accessibility Program ↗Plain-language reference for terms used throughout this hub.
View Key Terms & DefinitionsAdditional Key Resources
Use these when you need broader context, technical assistance, or federal implementation references:
- ⚡ Updated April 2026
DOJ Compliance Date Extension — ADA Title II Web & Mobile Accessibility (April 2026)
Interim Final Rule published April 20, 2026 extending compliance dates by one year. Entities with population ≥50,000: now April 26, 2027. Entities <50,000 and special districts: now April 26, 2028. Public comment period open through June 22, 2026.
Open DOJ Compliance Date Extension (Federal Register, April 2026) ↗Note: The substantive WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements from the 2024 rule are unchanged — only the compliance timeline was extended.
- WCAG Overview (W3C) ↗A short introduction to WCAG and how the standard is organized.
- Section 508 Resources (GSA / Section508.gov) ↗Federal implementation resources for training and procurement.
- State Accessibility Hubs DirectoryCurated state examples and reference models for implementation.
Video Content
2025 Law Institute: The ADA and Digital Accessibility
An in-depth look at how the ADA applies to digital accessibility requirements for state and local government, presented at the 2025 Law Institute.
How to Suggest a Resource
Have a state resource, template, or policy page to add?
Publicly available, state-run when possible, and clearly related to policy, procurement, training, content creation, or testing.
External Links
NASPO websites may contain links to external websites for informational purposes. NASPO does not control and is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party content.
