In particular, they help people with cognitive disabilities or who have difficulty reading. Using clear and simple language promotes effective communication. Access to written information can be difficult for people who have cognitive or learning disabilities. Using clear and simple language also benefits people whose first language differs from your own, including those people who communicate primarily in sign language. These guidelines, including navigation and selective use of new technologies are complied with in part by designing all DSS web sites with this policy in mind.
Special attention is paid to navigation and consistent page layout.
In order to validate accessibility DSS web developers use automatic tools and human review. The automated method chosen was Bobby ResearchWare by CAST v 3.2. Thanks to the CAST WAI Web Content Guidelines Working Group, Wendy Chisholm, Gregg Vanderheiden, and Judy Brewer, DSS was able to utilize the Bobby automated tool to its fullest extent in substantiating WCAG compliance. We expect that use of this logo on our web sites will help raise awareness of accessibility issues. Copyright 1995-2001 State of Connecticut Department of Social Services .