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Last Updated: May 30, 2023 | Press Releases

DHS Improves Customer Experience by Simplifying Services Used by the Public

DHS announced that it has reduced the total amount of time the public spends accessing DHS services by 20 million hours, a goal set by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in 2022.

Last Updated: March 7, 2023 | Site Page

DHS Accessibility Day 2023

Get ready to join us again for an unforgettable day of inclusion and accessibility! DHS Accessibility Day 2023 is the ultimate event for anyone who believes that everyone deserves equal access to information and services. Our jam-packed schedule includes thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and inspiring keynote speakers who will share their stories and expertise on the latest accessibility trends and best practices. The event will be a two-day, free virtual event experience using Microsoft Teams. The event will be held over two days: Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
Last Updated: January 27, 2022 | Site Page

Accessibility

DHS provides ICT to individuals with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d).

Last Updated: January 10, 2022 | Publication

DHS Technology Accessibility Issue Reporting Form

This form is used to assist you with reporting a technology accessibility issue or initiating a complaint under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. You should use this form if you are an individual with a disability, and because of that disability, you are having difficulty accessing ICT provided by the Department.

Last Updated: August 3, 2020 | Blog

DHS Accessibility Day 2020

On May 14, the Office of Accessible Systems and Technology (OAST) held its first annual DHS Accessibility Day themed “Accessibility for All”. The virtual event featured best practices, available commercial tools and resources, accessibility requirements, and an opportunity to network with the federal accessibility community. The agenda below details the event’s presentations and provides links to view the demonstrations.

Last Updated: February 26, 2020 | Publication

Accessibility Events

Accessibility Events

Last Updated: November 14, 2019 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS Announces FY20 SBIR Topics

The Pre-Solicitation contains 11 topic descriptions, nine from DHS S&T and two from the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.

Last Updated: November 4, 2019 | Publication

DHS Component Disability Access Plans

DHS Component Disability Access Plans

Last Updated: September 11, 2019 | Site Page

Accessibility Requirements

Learn about DHS Section 508 accessibility requirements for information and communications technology products and services.

Last Updated: September 10, 2019 | Site Page

Section 508 Training

The Department of Homeland Security is committed to providing free online training resources to assist with creating, validating, and remediating accessible electronic content for conformance to the Section 508 standards.