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Accessibility

Kansas.govs' methodology

Kansas.gov is committed to providing citizens, businesses and government with accessible online access to government services. We do this by first understanding what accessibility entails and then by ensuring our services meet and/or exceed the state standards.

Accessibility is a core component to providing good Web design and logic. It is not only about designing to fit the needs of the disabled, but also the audience that does not use the latest browser versions, plug-ins, programs or devices that provide access to primary functions.

The life cycle of a Web site or application at Kansas.gov has six phases with accessibility intertwined within four.

Phase 2: Planning

During this phase, the focus is on gathering business requirements and functionality for the service. Kansas.gov creates a mock-up flow of the service and targets the points where accessibility may become an issue.

User testing is then performed with the target audience to provide feedback and confirmation of any potential problems seen in the mock-up flow. Modifications are then made and a full development of the service begins.

Phase 3: Development

Kansas.gov begins a Web site or application with accessibility compliance templates. Throughout the development, the site is checked with automated and manual processes. The findings are then documented to prove compliance.

Phase 4: Testing

During the completion of the Web site or application testing, a final accessibility check is performed and documented by another designer to ensure all issues have been addressed.

Phase 5: Rollout

Our accessibility practice does not end when the Web site or application is launched. We provide training to agency staff that encompasses accessibility education, reporting and maintenance of their Web site.

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