Scope
Public-sector teams typically face high-volume document obligations where accessibility and service continuity are both mission-critical.
Operational takeaways
Prioritize public-facing service documents and legal notices first.
Standardize request intake and SLA communication for constituents.
Align program controls with ADA and Section 508 expectations where applicable.
Prioritize by service impact
Start with documents that gate access to benefits, rights, or required public services.
Use a triage model that distinguishes critical, high, and routine publication classes.
Tie resolution urgency to constituent impact, not only internal publishing calendars.
Governance and ownership model
Document ownership should be explicit across policy offices, communications teams, and digital services.
Accessibility support requests should route through a single trackable workflow.
Program reporting should include delivery speed, issue volume, and recurring source quality problems.
Procurement and vendor notes
Accessibility requirements and acceptance criteria should be embedded in service contracts and content delivery workflows.
Vendor handoff should include structured QA evidence and update procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Can we rely on exceptions for old archives?
Only with a documented risk approach and an active plan for the highest-impact documents.
Do we need separate workflows by department?
You can keep one core workflow and tune SLA targets by document criticality.
Sources and references
- U.S. DOJ: Accessibility of Web Information and ServicesPrimary ADA web accessibility guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Section 508 Laws and PoliciesHigh-level Section 508 legal and policy reference for federal obligations.
- Revised 508 Standards (U.S. Access Board)Technical standards frequently mapped to WCAG success criteria.
- W3C WCAG 2.2 RecommendationInternationally used accessibility standard referenced by many programs.
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