| 08.2008 |
Haneke Design Launches Section 508 Compliant New York State Voter Education Website
New York State has adopted a two phase implementation plan to introduce new voting systems to the voting process in New York. A website was needed to reflect these important changes, and it had to be as accessible as the new ballot marking devices themselves. This deemed compliance with Section 508, an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that requires require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
To accomplish these goals, Haneke Design created a dynamic web experience that includes interactive videos where voters can learn about the new voting machines. Closed captioning is available, as well as full transcripts to provide necessary content accessibility for all user situations. The website meets Section 508 compliance in a number of ways. The code itself was streamlined using XHTML and CSS, making 508 compliance top priority.
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