This is to provide an update on the latest fixes, feature improvements and accessibility updates across the Colorado.gov CMS platform. Please review for any relevant information you may want to share with your CMS teams.
Features and fixes completed:
- The focus of this release was the mitigation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA issues.
Accessibility updates completed:
WCAG 2.1 AA Success Criteria | Notes |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1, 4.1.2 | Ensure custom controls provide proper textual name, role, and state information |
| 1.3.1 | Ensure proper markup is used to mark emphasized or special text formatting |
| 1.3.1 | Avoid the use of implicit headings |
| 1.3.1 | Ensure ARIA regions, landmarks and HTML sections are identifiable |
| 1.4.11 | Ensure parts of graphical objects essential for understanding content have sufficient contrast |
| 1.4.11 | Ensure parts of graphical objects essential for understanding content have sufficient contrast |
| 1.4.3 | Ensure text and images of text provide sufficient contrast |
| 2.4.4 | Ensure link text is meaningful within context - demo.colorado.gov |
| 4.1.2 | Ensure ARIA roles, states, and properties are valid |
We continue to make edits to the CMS site training/information as features change on the platform, but if you can’t find what you need please email partnersupport@www.colorado.gov.
*Points breakdown based off Taxation Site Improve report. Other sites may have either a higher or lower points gained based off occurrences.