Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Statement for Official Vermont Government Websites
The State of Vermont is committed to making the information on its official websites accessible to everyone.
To support accessibility, we offer our Agencies the use of website templates. Our templates are designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards. This standard aligns our websites to updated regulations under for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
These templates serve as an effective starting point for State Agencies to build accessible websites.
In 2026, Vermont will continue its investments to strengthen accessibility. The State will conduct audits, provide teams with tools and guidance, and encourage Agencies to plan for long-term success.
This accessibility statement explains our sites' accessibility status. It also outlines the technical standards we follow and how to contact us if you encounter barriers.
Vermont is dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible digital experience for everyone.
Conformance Status & Feedback
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
The templates used for official State of Vermont websites are designed to be WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformant. There are some elements of Level AAA compliance in the underlying code. Additionally, the templates meet Section 508 compliance standards.
Once editors begin managing content, user errors may occasionally result in lower levels of compliance. Vermont remains committed to supporting editors with guidance and resources to maintain accessibility.
Contact us to:
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Report an issue with accessibility.
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Ask a question about accessibility.
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Request information in an alternative format.
Technical Specifications
Our websites follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA Guidelines and Success Criteria.
WCAG supports these 4 principles of web accessibility:
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Perceivable:
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This means that users must be able to perceive the information being presented. It can't be invisible to all of their senses.
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Operable:
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This means that users must be able to operate the interface. The interface cannot require interaction that a user cannot perform.
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Understandable:
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This means that users must be able to understand the information as well as the operation of the user interface. The content or operation cannot be beyond their understanding.
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Robust:
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This means that users must be able to access the content as technologies advance. As technologies and user agents evolve, the content should remain accessible.
Browsers
We design our websites to work with the latest version of your browser. This ensures you have the current security technology to keep your information safe.
For the best experience on our website, we recommend you:
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Use the latest version of your browser.
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Enable cookies and JavaScript.
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Use the latest version of your PDF reader to view, download, and print our digital files.
Assessment Approach
The State of Vermont assessed the accessibility of our State website template by the following approaches:
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Vendor developer evaluation.
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Self-evaluation.
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Accessibility testing by Tyler Technologies using PowerMapper Sortsite.
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Automated accessibility scanning against WCAG 2.1 AA by Accessible Web.
Feedback and Issues
We welcome and appreciate your feedback on the accessibility of our websites.
Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers online.
Date
This statement was last updated on February 5, 2026.
Resources
Website Accessibility Guidance for State Web Editors (Site Link)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) Grievance Procedure (PDF)
State of Vermont Universal Digital Accessibility (Site Link)
Each website on the Vermont.gov template has a contact who can share information about that website's accessibility. Review accessibility contacts