Accessible Web sites ensure that as many people as possible can use Internet-based information and services, regardless of disability or functional limitation. Commonwealth agencies are required to produce accessible Web sites. In instances where complete accessibility is not achievable, information must be made available through alternative means.
Validation and assistive technology tools help to ensure that applications are accessible for all users. The table below details validation and assistive technology tools used in the commonwealth.
Standard validation tools
The standard software tools and methodologies for ensuring Web accessibility in the commonwealth. For more information about standard validation tools, please e-mail ra-oitaccessibility@pa.gov.
Validators
Programs that check Web pages for accessibility.
Screen readers
Assistive technologies that convert on-screen information into a speech or Braille output device. Full-featured screen readers can read operating systems, word processing programs, Web browsers and any other programs that allow screen reader access.
Full-featured screen enlargers
Applications that magnify the on-screen display for improved visibility.
Alternative browsers
Different Web browsers that offer alternative user features to Internet Explorer.
Voice recognition software
Software that uses audio input for entering data instead of a keyboard.
E-mail ra-oitaccessibility@pa.gov.
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