Advancing Wisconsin

Advancing Wisconsin’s Commitment to Accessibility and Digital Inclusion

Our Commitment

At Advancing Wisconsin, our unwavering commitment to accessibility and digital inclusion is rooted in the belief that technology should be accessible to all, including those with disabilities. We strive to design and develop solutions that empower everyone to independently consume and interact with our offerings.

Our dedication to these key principles is not a static goal; it’s an ongoing journey. We are continuously working to expand and expedite our digital accessibility program and disability inclusion initiatives, aiming to enhance the accessibility of all our solutions for people with disabilities. We invite you to join us on this progressive path of learning, growth, and forward movement.

Measures to Support Accessibility

In our pursuit of improved accessibility, we’re implementing a range of measures across our products and services. These actions involve the addition of resources, adjustments to processes, procedures, and frameworks, all geared toward enabling our content and systems to provide digital information and services aligned with the spirit and requirements of disability law and accessibility standards.

Advancing Wisconsin’s Accessibility Measures Include:

1. Dedicated Accessibility Program Office:
   • We have established a specialized office equipped with dedicated staff focused on advancing accessibility initiatives.
2. Accessibility Help Desk:
   • A dedicated help desk is in place to provide support and assistance for accessibility-related queries and concerns.
3. Inclusive Design and Development Processes:
   • Our design and development processes are structured to seamlessly integrate accessibility considerations throughout the entire product lifecycle.
4. Accessible Procurement Practices:
   • Accessibility is integrated into our procurement practices, ensuring that the technologies we acquire align with our commitment to inclusivity.
5. Accessibility Training:
   • We have initiated accessibility training programs to educate our teams, fostering a culture that prioritizes and understands the importance of accessibility.
6. Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Design Personas:
   • Our design personas incorporate insights from individuals with disabilities, ensuring that their unique needs are integral to our product development.
7. Third-Party Accessibility Audits:
   • We engage third-party audits to comprehensively assess the accessibility of our technologies, providing an external perspective on our commitment to inclusivity.

Conformance to Accessibility Standards

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) outlines the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as the accessibility standard. WCAG 2.1 sets forth requirements for designers and developers to enhance digital content accessibility for individuals with disabilities, categorizing conformance into three levels: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

At Advancing Wisconsin, our aim is clear—we strive to build our solutions in alignment with the W3C’s WCAG 2.1 Level AA international standard. This commitment underscores our dedication to meeting global accessibility requirements, ensuring that our digital offerings are inclusive and accessible to all. As technology evolves, so does our commitment to fostering a digitally inclusive environment for everyone.