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
- Web Accessibility Tools from Web Accessibility Initiative
- 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 2.0 AA). Contact the Webmaster for more information.
Portable Document Format (.pdf). Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems.