Accessibility Standard

Medium

Purpose

Improve the accessibility and usability of information technology products and services for all State of North Dakota government end-users.

Standard

  1. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA is the technical standard for web content and mobile applications.

Definition

Web Content - Text, visual, or audio content made available online, including content in a web-based application.

Mobile Application - An application made available for use on a mobile device.
 

Applicable North Dakota Century Code (NDCC)

For accessibility information - Refer to NDCC 14-02.4-14 and NDCC 14-02.4-15 for definitions of discrimination in the provision of public services.

Guidance

  1. Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
  2. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

Policy

Digital content, websites, applications, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.

Scope

This standard applies to all executive branch state agencies including the University Systems Office but excluding other higher education institutions, i.e. campuses and agricultural and research centers.

Statement of Commitment

North Dakota's CIO/CTO directs that IT Policy be created to establish statewide information technology policies and standards as defined within ND Century Code (Chapter 54-59-09).

Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with this standard shall be reported to the Office of the State Auditor.

 

Number: POL0030001
Revision Number: 1
Revision Date: 2024-11-14
Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Last Reviewed: 2024-11-14