The Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board aims to promote digital accessibility in the Commonwealth. It will guide the Secretary and the Chief IT Accessibility Officer (CIAO) of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) on digital equity, including standards, policies, procurement, and federal funding opportunities.
About Us
On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Governor Healey issued Executive Order No. 614, creating a new Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board. The Executive Order created the role of Chief IT Accessibility Officer within the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS). Additionally, Accessibility Officers are appointed within each Executive Office. Together, they aim to create strategies that promote best practices in digital accessibility.
Video: Executive Order No 614: Establishing the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board
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The working groups consist of 4 groups to cover the objectives led by co-leads of a board member(s) and a public board member, and additional board members. The groups may bring in external expertise if needed, and/or they can collaborate with EOTSS staff.
Policy Updates
Increase digital equity through the use of inclusive policies and standards for the executive department and beyond.
Community Outreach
Engage community stakeholders to collect feedback to enhance accessibility across digital channels.
Public Reporting
Increase accountability and transparency through the use of public reporting to identify trends, gaps, opportunities for improvement and demonstrate maturity.
Accessibility Training Plan
Provide accessibility training to introduce Commonwealth employees to digital accessibility in conjunction with role-based accessibility requirements.
Goal for the Working Groups
Advance digital accessibility and equity for all Commonwealth employees and the public.
Provide recommendations to create an accessible, usable, and inclusive digital environment for all MA employees and residents to fully participate in programs, services, and activities.
Purpose of the Working Groups
The objective working groups were created to accomplish the following:
- Meet throughout the fiscal year to identify strategies and milestones related to the goals and objectives
- Decide on 1 or 2 measurable and achievable goals related to the objectives
- Identify what success looks like for each of the objectives
- Present group updates related to the objectives and goals at future board meetings for additional feedback leading to final recommendations for board approval
Objective Working Group Recommendations
Final recommendations to be presented to the board for future implementation.
Meet to make progress throughout the year in the following areas:
- Accessibility and equity policy updates
- Public engagement and feedback methods
- Public reporting tooling to identify accessibility status and trends
- Education and training plan