Accessible Websites and Apps for Department of Correction

Initiative Description

The State ADAs Office, Georgia Tech AMAC Accessibility Research Center and TFL who form AccessGA worked together to assist the Georgia Department of Corrections to become accessible with their website and apps.

Lessons Learned/Replication

AccessGA, Georgia's Accessible ICT Initiative, is a joint initiative of the State of Georgia ADA Coordinator's Office and CIDI Accessibility Solutions and Research Center and Tools for Life at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with additional support from georgia.gov. AccessGA's design and purpose is to support Georgia state agencies with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility, promoting equal and timely access for employees and customers with a wide range of disabilities. In 2022, AccessGA hosted a successful ICT Conference with over 434 participants and assisted 11 agencies/colleges significantly with TA in their policies and practices to implement ICT accessibility. 

Focus Areas

Other focus area

Department of Corrections

Initiative contact information

Carolyn Phillips
carolyn.phillips@gatfl.gatech.edu