OMB Policy 9: Maintain Accessibility

Policy

Per OMB M-05-04, "Policies for Federal Agency Public Websites" (PDF, 48 KB, 5 pages, December 2004):

• Your agency is required to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities by implementing Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d). Federal agency public websites must be designed to make information and services fully available to individuals with disabilities. For additional information see the U.S. Access Board's website
• Your agency is required to provide appropriate access for people with limited English proficiency by implementing Department of Justice guidance for Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for People with Limited English Proficiency" (PDF, 255 KB, 6 pages, August 2000). Agencies must determine whether any individual document on their Federal agency public website(s) requires translation." The Department of Justice also issued a memo to Federal Agencies Reaffirming the Mandates of Executive Order 13166 (PDF, 1.45 MB, 6 pages, February 2011). The memo includes specific steps to help agencies comply with their responsibilities in this area

How to Implement

• Provide access for people with disabilities
• Provide information in other languages
• Provide common access to a broad range of visitors

Supporting Legislation

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
• Executive Order 13166 (PDF, 255 KB, 6 pages, August 2000)