Enclosure (13) to COMDTINST 5230.60A
WEB-BASED INTRANET AND INTERNET INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS POLICY
d) LYNX, the text browser, can show what webpage content is available to the screen
reader.
e) The Check List and DOJ Self Evaluation found at
Guidance section are available for reviewing Section 508 requirements.
(4) USCG Website Measurement Tools Meta-Validator, a USCG application made
available by G-LPD in conjunction with the Internet Configuration Control Board, will
provide website Section 508 measurement capability. The tool is certified for use with
the standard desktop image and will be used by G-CIT for measuring and reporting
Section 508 compliance. This tool will provide a consistent measure across all USCG
websites. In addition, Meta-Validator can be used as a repair tool and is found at
and officials requiring access to Meta Validator.
B. Headquarters Directors, Executive Officers and Deputy Commanders shall assure that:
(1) An individual is designated to receive and process accessibility feedback and requests
for alternate formats from employees of the USCG, other government agencies and
persons in the general public with disabilities until the website fully conforms to the
provisions of the standards. The DOT Disability Resource Center will remain available
requirements of persons with disabilities until further notice.
(2) An individual is designated to access Meta Validator measurement reports and report to
G-CIT, upon request, on the status of website progress for biennial Department of Justice
surveys and other management reports. G-CIT will designate those units and officials
requiring access to Meta Validator.
(3) Web personnel avoid creating two web pages (e.g. one text only page and one with
graphics) as the method of providing accessible web content. The Access Board
standards state "A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be
provided to make a website comply with the provisions of these standards, when
compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way." Every effort should be made to
develop one web page that serves both those with and without disabilities to minimize the
need of duplicate web page updates. Exceptions shall be granted only with the approval
of the Web Manager (G-CIE) and the Internet Configuration Control Board in order to
ensure that all options are considered.
(4) Webpages are not removed simply to make the web site conform to the provisions of the
standard. Removing web pages often eliminates a sole source of information that, while
not totally accessible, may be preferable to no information for a person with a visual
disability as well as those without disabilities.
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