Policy & Regulations
Find below resources focused on disability and accessibility laws and guidelines, including ADA, Section 508, and other regulations impacting multiple areas.
This document outlines a few of the reasons why the ADA is vital for organizations serving the public.
This ADA website outlines rules for accommodating service animals, mainly dogs, in public spaces, including their permitted areas and control requirements.
Easy to read resource outlining the requirements for state and local government agencies.
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.
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...
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.
Short video explaining the regulations of Titles 1 and 2 of the ADA for local health departments.
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.
The ADA's telehealth guidance provides solutions for making healthcare services accessible to individuals with disabilities, including captioning, screen reader compatibility, and accessible documentation.
The Utah.gov Accessibility page provides guidelines and resources to ensure state websites and digital services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
The Access Board's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) website provides guidelines and resources for ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
The Access Board's Webinars page provides recordings and information on various webinars focused on accessibility topics and compliance with standards and guidelines.
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.