Accessibility of local government websites: influence of financial resources, county characteristics and local demographics

Bai, Yang; Grzeslo, Jenna; Min, Bumgi; Jayakar, Krishna

doi:10.1007/s10209-020-00752-5

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“…In comparison with the previous findings quite good results of the compliance of the e-government websites with accessibility standards were obtained in the analysis of 10 Korean healthcare services [37]. Many accessibility studies were also performed in the United States, however their goal is not only the assessment of implemented accessibility but also relationship between accessibility and usability [38], user experience [39] or analysis of the factors that can influence the accessibility of county government websites, the budget devoted to the IT expenditures, the size of the website or county's leadership [40]. The summary of the type of testing and tools used in the discussed articles is presented in Table 1.…”

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Analysis of the digital accessibility of selected Polish government portals for people with disabilities

Zając,

Królak

2024

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The aim of this paper is to analyse digital accessibility of selected Polish governmental portals and their respective mobile applications, i.e., “Internetowe Konto Pacjenta” (Internet Patient Account) and “mObywatel” (mCitizen), for users with disabilities. The analysis was performed from the perspective of the applications compliance with the web content accessibility guidelines by World Wide Web Consortium, selected rules of Universal Design and elements of User Experience. The study included the use of automatic tools and user tests. The testing group consisted of 18 persons: 6 persons with motor disability, 6 with visual impairment including 1 blind person, 2 persons with other disabilities and 4 persons with multiple disabilities. The participants completed given scenarios and the supervisor was noting down the users’ observations and remarks. Significant incompliances with the aforementioned guidelines were found by the ways a result of simplified auditing of the platform. Usability tests for the study group were an additional element of the project.

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Analysis of the digital accessibility of selected Polish government portals for people with disabilities

Zając,

Królak

2024

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“…The website will be a gate for local governments to interact with paradiplomacy stakeholders (Cha et al 2015). According to Bai et al (2020), the website's effectiveness is primarily determined by its ability to provide access for the parties who utilize the available information structure. Therefore, the more local government websites provide broad access to stakeholders, the smoother information traffic will be, and the better its functionality will be (Bai et al 2020).…”

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Evaluation on Indonesian’s Local Government Website for Practicing Paradiplomacy

Surwandono

Nugroho

Yanuar

2021

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Paradiplomacy as an instrument of local governments to develop international cooperation in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 requires some thoughts and policies relevant to information technology. Website constitutes an important platform for local governments to exercise their Paradiplomacy as a regional practice of conducting international relations. The website becomes a world window for local governments to communicate and cooperate with local government partners and institutions abroad. This article conducts an evaluation study towards local government websites in Indonesia related to the readiness to face the industrial revolution 4.0 in the issue of international cooperation through digital diplomacy means. The preferred research method is to analyze the content of website structure of the Indonesian local government, be it from front-line, content, and/or backline. This article found that the platform of Indonesian local government websites is fairly fragile in the institutionalization of paradiplomacy using website as the instrument. Comprehensive policies from the central and local governments eventually become indispensable in order to make the practice of digital diplomacy by local governments in Indonesia more productive.Keywords: Paradiplomacy, Digital Diplomacy, e-GovernmentParadiplomasi sebagai instrumen pemerintah daerah untuk mengembangkan kerja sama internasional di era revolusi industri 4.0 memerlukan beberapa pemikiran dan kebijakan yang relevan dengan teknologi informasi. Website merupakan platform penting bagi pemerintah daerah untuk melaksanakan Paradiplomasi mereka sebagai praktik regional dalam melakukan hubungan internasional. Website menjadi jendela dunia bagi pemerintah daerah untuk berkomunikasi dan bekerja sama dengan mitra dan lembaga pemerintah daerah di luar negeri. Artikel ini melakukan kajian evaluasi terhadap website pemerintah daerah di Indonesia terkait kesiapan menghadapi revolusi industri 4.0 dalam isu kerja sama internasional melalui sarana diplomasi digital. Metode penelitian yang dipilih adalah dengan menganalisis isi dari struktur website pemerintah daerah Indonesia, baik dari front-line, content, dan/atau backline. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa platform website pemerintah daerah Indonesia cukup rapuh dalam pelembagaan paradiplomasi dengan menggunakan website sebagai instrumennya. Kebijakan yang komprehensif dari pemerintah pusat dan daerah pada akhirnya menjadi sangat diperlukan agar praktik diplomasi digital oleh pemerintah daerah di Indonesia semakin produktif.Kata-kata kunci: Paradiplomasi, Diplomasi Digital, e-Government

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“…Research indicates that the complexity of websites, county population density, budget resources, and the percentage of the population with disabilities play significant roles in determining the level of web accessibility [3]. Additionally, adherence to WCAG is crucial for organizations to meet minimum standard accessibility guidelines and avoid costly mistakes during software and website development [4]. Furthermore, utilizing tools like accessibility databases (AD) can aid in evaluating and increasing the accessibility of public facilities, highlighting the importance of communication and iterative processes within organizations for successful implementation [5].…”

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AI-Powered Real-time Accessibility Enhancement: A Solution for Web Content Accessibility Issues

Dash

2024

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The web accessibility landscape is a significant challenge, with 96.3% of home pages displaying issues with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This paper addresses the primary accessibility issues, such as missing Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) landmarks, ill-formed headings, low contrast text, and inadequate form labeling. The dynamic nature of modern web and cloud applications presents challenges, such as developers' limited awareness of accessibility implications, potential code bugs, and API failures. To address these issues, an AI-enabled system is proposed to dynamically enhance web accessibility. The system uses machine learning algorithms to identify and rectify accessibility issues in real-time, integrating with existing development workflows. Empirical evaluation and case studies demonstrate the efficacy of this solution in improving web accessibility across diverse scenarios.

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Accessibility of local government websites: influence of financial resources, county characteristics and local demographics

Cited by 6 publications

References 35 publications

Analysis of the digital accessibility of selected Polish government portals for people with disabilities

Analysis of the digital accessibility of selected Polish government portals for people with disabilities

Evaluation on Indonesian’s Local Government Website for Practicing Paradiplomacy

AI-Powered Real-time Accessibility Enhancement: A Solution for Web Content Accessibility Issues

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