Accessibility

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors.

Section 504 states that “no qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under” any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by any Executive agency.

Section 508 now establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the Federal government. Section 508 requires Federal electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.

In December 2000 the Federal Access Board issued final standards for electronic and information technology under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. These were adopted and published in the Federal Registrar in April 2001 with enforcement to begin June 21, 2001.

While these standards currently apply to federal government, it is the direct responsibility of Florida state government agencies and their web designers and developers to become familiar with these accessibility guidelines and to apply these principles in designing and creating any official State of Florida web site.

While the core structure of the flbog.edu website already adheres to Section 508 Compliance, there are ongoing progressive measures in place to assure complete compliance throughout the State of Florida’s Internet information structure and Web-based enterprise. In an effort to assist all agencies with compliance, the following online resources are provided:

• 508 Compliance Resources

All Florida State Government websites must comply with Section 508 to ensure the widest possible audience easy access to government information. These standards are based on access guidelines developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

AccessiBe

AccessiBe is an accessibility tool integrated into the flbog.edu website to enhance accessibility and provide an inclusive digital experience for all users.

This AI-powered solution allows users to customize the website’s interface to meet their individual needs. AccessiBe offers a wide range of features, including screen reader optimization, keyboard-only navigation, color contrast adjustments, text resizing, font changes for readability, and visual aids like highlighting links or pausing animations.

Users can activate the tool by clicking the accessibility icon located at the bottom corner of any webpage on the flbog.edu website, enabling them to tailor their browsing experience for greater usability.

Use the form below to report any issues with the ADA functionality of the flbog.edu website. Please identify the page or document in question to allow our staff to address the issue.

Please note that the Board office does NOT manage or maintain university websites. If you have a concern with a university website, please contact the university directly.