Accessibility Policy | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Accessibility Policy | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Statement
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Commonwealth) is committed to making its digital content and services accessible to people with disabilities. The Commonwealth has the following policies, executive orders, and management directives to address the needs of people with disabilities:
Digital Accessibility Policy
Executive Order 2024-01
- Hire, Improve, Recruit, Empower Committee
Executive Order 2023-08
- Bolstering Service Delivery through a Digital Experience Strategy
Executive Order 2016-03
- Establishing “Employment First” Policy and Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Pennsylvanians with a Disability
Executive Order 2002-5
- Disability-Related Policy
Management Directive 205.25 Amended
– Employment Related Disability Accommodations
Management Directive 205.26
– The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II, Subtitle A, Nondiscrimination I State and Local Government Services
Web and Mobile Accessibility
Policy
Digital Accessibility Policy
adopts globally recognized standards like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Revised Section 508 Standards to make the Commonwealth’s digital content and services accessible.
Compatibility
When using the Commonwealth website and mobile applications, the current versions of the following browser and screen reader combinations are recommended for the best experience.
Edge or Chrome with JAWS on Windows devices
Safari with VoiceOver for IOS and macOS devices
Chrome with TalkBack for Android devices
Process
The Commonwealth uses the following process to ensure digital content is accessible.
Research including people with disabilities to understand user needs.
Use the
Keystone Design System
with its focus on
accessibility and inclusion
Test against industry standards and with assistive technologies.
Include feedback from people with disabilities to prioritize our work.
Digital Accessibility Feedback
Contact the Governor’s Office
if you would like to provide feedback about the accessibility of a Commonwealth website.
Other Disability Services
The Commonwealth has many services in place to support people with disabilities.  Some of those services include:
Accessible Voting
Aging and Disability Services through PA Link
Blindness and Visual Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Library Services for Residents with Visual, Physical or Reading Disabilities
Persons with Disabilities Parking Placards
Persons with Disabilities Registration Plates
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (OMHSAS) Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Updated: January 2025