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Accessibility policy

New Hampshire State Government is committed to making all electronic resources accessible to all users. A key component of the state's e-Government Strategy and Architecture is "universal access". This requires all agencies to provide universally accessible websites that enable persons with disabilities to access them.

Adoption of the State of New Hampshire’s Web Accessibility Policy and Standards

Establishment of a monitoring and testing program to assist agencies in the development and maintenance of accessible websites.

Accessibility Resources

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.

The Access Board
Technical assistance from the Access Board on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Information Technology Technical Assistance & Training Center (ITTATC)
Promotes the development of accessible electronic and information technology (E&IT) by providing technical assistance, training and information.

  • Tutorials

WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind)

How to create accessible forms

How to create accessible frames

How to create accessible graphics

How to create accessible tables

How to ensure that all content can be accessed by keyboard alone

How to ensure that all javascript and dynamic html (DHTML) can be accessed

Accessible PDF files

How to create Accessible PDF files

Accessibility Reports

DOIT audits agency websites for compliance with 508 standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). Contact the Webmaster for more information.

Portable Document Format Symbol Portable Document Format (.pdf). Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems.

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