Overview
Implementation for Digital Accessibility Policies
ODHSOHA 010-029 and
ODHSOHA 010-030 will proceed according to the following timeline. During Phase 1, focus will be systematically directed toward public-facing resources. During Phase 2, focus will shift to include internal-facing resources.
Project Timeline Description
Phase 1 (April, 2024 – July 2026)
- Initiating (April – June 2025)
- Planning (July – August 2025)
- Execution (July 2025 – April, 2026)
- Track 1: Digital Accessibility for the Web (July 2025 – April 2026)
- Track 2: Accessibility for Documents (July 2025 – April 2026)
- Track 3: Contracting & Procurement (July 2025 – April 2026)
- Training and Communications (July 2025 – Ongoing)
- Closing (April 2026 – May 2026)
Key dates
- 4/24/26: DOJ Milestone Compliance
- 5/9/26: HHS Milestone Compliance
Phase 2 (August 2026 – March 2027)
More information TBA
Key Deliverables / Processes
Digital Accessibility for Web
- Automated Testing with Siteimprove (Ongoing)
- Manual Testing (Ongoing): target of 24 high-impact public-facing sites in Phase 1
Document Accessibility
- All new documents to meet meet WCAG 2.2 and PDF/UA standards (by April 2026)
- Remediation of high-impact pre-existing documents (September 2025 - Ongoing)
Contracting and Procurement
- Creation of risk matrix and exception process (by January 2026)
- Drafting and implementation of new contract language (by April 2026)
Training and Communciations
Training
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Accessibility for OIS Web Designers (by September 2025)
- Digital Accessibility Fundamentals (by October 2025)
- Fundamentals of Document Accessibility (by December 2025)
Maturity Assessments