Webstandards, Accessibility and Usability at Penn State

From the U.S. Department of Labor press release:
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WASHINGTON - In conjunction with the 19th anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the U.S. Department of Labor has re-named and re-launched
DisabilityInfo.gov as Disability.gov (http://www.disability.gov/) . The site offers comprehensive
information about programs and services to better serve more than 50 million
Americans with disabilities, their family members, veterans, employers,
educators, caregivers and anyone interested in disability-related
information.

The new Web site will integrate content from 22 federal agencies and be
managed by the Labor Department. The former DisabilityInfo.gov site has
been revamped with social media tools to encourage interaction and feedback,
and new ways to organize, share and receive information. Visitors will be
able to sign up for personalized news and updates, participate in online
discussions and suggest resources for the site.

New features include a Twitter feed, RSS feeds, a blog, social bookmarking
and a user-friendly way to obtain answers to questions on such topics as
finding employment and job accommodations. Additional tools will be added
during the months ahead.

The site is organized into 10 subject areas: benefits, civil rights,
community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health,
housing, technology and transportation. By selecting a category, visitors
are directed to useful information on federal and state government programs
and services, news and events, grants and funding opportunities, and more.

Disability.gov contains thousands of links to reliable information from its
federal agency partners, as well as educational institutions, nonprofit
organizations, and state and local governments.

ODEP is leading a 21st century federal response to the historic
underemployment of people with disabilities. In collaboration with other
government agencies, public and private employers, and additional
stakeholders, ODEP facilitates the development and implementation of
innovative policies and practices necessary to achieve a fully inclusive
workplace. ODEP's work primarily falls into three categories: employers
and the workplace; workforce systems; and employment-related supports, which
include education and training, health care, reliable transportation,
affordable housing and assistive technology. For more information, visit
www.dol.gov/odep
.