Accessibility

The State of California’s website has been developed in compliance with Section D of the California Government Code 11135. Code 11135 requires that all electronic and information technology developed or purchased by the State of California Government is accessible to people with disabilities. There are various types of physical disabilities that impact user interaction on the web. Vision loss, hearing loss, limited manual dexterity, and cognitive disabilities are examples, with each having different means by which to access electronic information effectively. The goal is to provide a good web experience for all visitors.

WCAG 2.0 Level AA

The template adheres to WCAG 2.0 AA Guidelines and Success Criteria organized under the following 4 principles:

1. Perceivable:
   • Provide text alternatives for non-text content.
   • Provide captions and other alternatives for multimedia.
   • Create content that can be presented in different ways, including by assistive technologies, without losing meaning.
   • Make it easier for users to see and hear content.
2. Operable:
   • Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
   • Give users enough time to read and use content.
   • Do not use content that causes seizures.
   • Help users navigate and find content.
3. Understandable:
   • Make text readable and understandable.
   • Make content appear and operate in predictable.
   • Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
4. Robust:
   • Maximize compatibility with current and future user tools.

These additions increase the level of accessibility and empowerment to your audience to create fully accessible websites and documents for the enjoyment of all.

Accessible Features

Below you will find a list of some of the technology solutions which are integrated to make the website easy to navigate, fast-loading, and accessible.

SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

Used to jump to the main content area.

(Note: To visually see the link in the upper center of the webpage, press the Tab key.)

PHOTOGRAPHS/IMAGES

Uses Alternative Text “ALT” and/or “TITLE” attributes. ALT/TITLE attributes provide a written description of the image, which is accessible to screen readers, and it is visible when the mouse is placed over the image. This is also useful for people who have images turned off on their browser, in which case a description will display where the image used to be.

BREADCRUMBS

Located at the top of each page (except for the main home page) and directly below the main navigation, provides a trail of where you are and where you have been. Breadcrumbs make it easier to navigate your way back to the root folder.

Keyboard Commands

Navigate through web pages without the use of a mouse.

(Note: Some commands may not work with every Internet browser version.)

MORE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari

Related Sites

• California’s Accessibility Standards
• Easy Chirp

Difficulty Accessing Material

For TTY/TTD assistance please use (800) 881-5799 or the California Relay Service at 711.

ADA Inquiries

For assistance please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA@hsr.ca.gov.