(01)
Overview
Empowering Accessibility: Launching a Compliant and Inclusive Digital Platform
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) website exemplifies an inclusive, accessible digital platform built on a custom WordPress theme. Fully compliant with ADA, WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and EN 301549 standards, it ensures usability for a diverse audience. Supported by over 80 content managers, the site features an integrated custom approval workflow and adheres to rigorous government security and accessibility requirements, hosted via a tailored WAMP setup on Windows Server.
Year2022
PlatformWordPress on Windows Azure (WAMP)
Engagement1 Year
(02)
Strategies & Methods
A User-Centered Approach to Accessibility and Security for DBHDS
To achieve its high accessibility and security standards, the DBHDS website relies on a meticulous and user-focused development process. The team conducted in-depth technology audits and built a robust information architecture to ensure the site accommodates diverse government requirements. Through careful design of user interfaces and accessibility features, combined with seamless content management workflows, the site empowers over 80 content managers to deliver compliant and user-friendly digital experiences.
Strategies & Methods
- Technology Audit
- Information Architecture
- User Interface Design
- Accessibility Design
- App Development
- Website Development
- API Development
- Single Sign On
- Content Management Systems
- Hosting
- Server Administration
- Version Control
- Microsystems
- DevOps
- Website Accessibility
