Policy & Regulations
Find below resources focused on disability and accessibility laws and guidelines, including ADA, Section 508, and other regulations impacting multiple areas.
ADA Requirements: Service Animals
This ADA website outlines rules for accommodating service animals, mainly dogs, in public spaces, including their permitted areas and control requirements.
ADA Title II Action Guide
Easy to read resource outlining the requirements for state and local government agencies.
ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
The primer on ADA.gov explains Title II of the ADA, which ensures state and local governments provide accessible programs, activities, and services, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
This ADA website explains online barriers for disabled users, benefits of accessible design, offers resources for developers, and provides a voluntary action plan and contacts for improving web accessibility.
Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Government Entities: A Small Entity Compliance Guide
This ADA website offers guidance for small businesses and local governments to ensure their facilities, services, and digital content are accessible, including practical tips and resources for ADA compliance including ideas on accessible websites and mobi...
Disability 101: Temporarily Able Bodied
This short video describes how we are all "temporarily able-bodied", meaning that everyone will eventually have some sort of disability, and the value of creating accessible, inclusive spaces.
Disability 101: Titles 1 and 2 of the ADA
Short video explaining the regulations of Titles 1 and 2 of the ADA for local health departments.
Disability 101: Types of Accessibility
How do we create more inclusive environments? Dr. Matthew Wappett, Executive Director of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice, recommends focusing on these three areas of accessibility to get started.
Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth - Federal Protections to Ensure Accessibility to People with Disabilities and Limited English Proficient Persons
The ADA's telehealth guidance provides solutions for making healthcare services accessible to individuals with disabilities, including captioning, screen reader compatibility, and accessible documentation.
State of Utah Website Accessibility Guidelines
The Utah.gov Accessibility page provides guidelines and resources to ensure state websites and digital services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Access Board - Revised 508 Standards and Guidelines (Information and Communication Technology)
The Access Board's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) website provides guidelines and resources for ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Access Board - Upcoming and Past Webinars
The Access Board's Webinars page provides recordings and information on various webinars focused on accessibility topics and compliance with standards and guidelines.
US DHHS Accessibility Resources
The HHS Section 508 Resources page offers guidelines, tools, and resources to help ensure federal websites and electronic content meet accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.