ACCESS is the central accessibility team for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department, housed at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS). We support digital accessibility for state agencies, guide and support the delivery of accessible digital experiences, and provide standardized processes, trainings, and resources.
How we can help you meet your accessibility goals
We will work with you and your teams to make accessibility a central part of your programs, processes, projects, and deliverables.
Training and Consultation
Find solutions for your accessibility challenges, or explore your options through office hours, training, and consultation.
Join us at our weekly office hours
Sign up for a 10-minute slot to ask your accessibility question at office hours.
Request an accessibility consultation
We can help you plan, build, and procure more accessible projects and products.
Accessibility training resources and events
Browse the ACCESS training catalog to learn about the fundamentals of digital accessibility.
Policy and Related Resources
Visit our Enterprise Digital Accessibility Policy and related resources.
Digital Accessibility
Policies, standards, and resources that drive ongoing efforts to make Massachusetts’ Digital Assets accessible and usable for all persons.
Procurement of Accessible Digital Products and Services
Resources to help embed digital accessibility throughout all phases of procurement.
Vendor Digital Accessibility Contract Language
Required accessibility contract language when procuring a digital product or service.
Website and Application Development
Website and Application Development Requirements
Developer accessibility training resources for website and applications.
Web and App Accessibility Testing
Free testing tools and resources for checking your web page or application.
Statewide IT Accessibility Services Contract, ITS82
Using ITS82 to engage digital accessibility vendors.
Events
In addition to our scheduled events, we host informal office hours twice a week. Sign up for a 10-minute slot to get answers to your digital accessibility questions or come to learn from the answers to others' questions.
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