Owners & Managers
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Your Impact
Including accessibility in design from the beginning reduces technical debt, avoids rework, and saves money.
Product owners and managers play a key role in communicating accessibility requirements, ensuring each team member knows their responsibility and keeping the team accountable for building accessible products. Accessible digital products and services enhance trust in government, drive innovation, and extend service reach. The goal of accessibility at the State of Louisiana is to build web services that are usable by everyone, not to meet minimum standards and avoid lawsuits.
Grow Your Skill
Oversee Accessible Products
What You Can Do
Plan for Accessibility
Prioritize accessibility in product planning and from the very beginning of the project and during continuous improvement cycles.
Understand the Standards
Take time to understand the standards and guidelines which help create inclusive experiences.
Require Accessibility Testing
Include both automated and manual accessibility testing into development sprints.
Ensure Compliance in “Done”
Include compliance with state accessibility standards in the “definition of done” for all product increments.
Purchase Accessible Technology
Purchase only technology that is accessible and compatible with assistive technology.
Write Accessible Documentation
Understand how to create accessible documents and presentations.
Accessibility Standards
Accessibility guidelines and standards aren’t unique to Louisiana. They’re established by industry leaders, government regulations, and academic research.
Section508.gov
U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973Louisiana Governor’s Office
Louisiana Office of Disability AffairsWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
WCAG 2.2 Standards