Because our web platform is sustainable and standards-based it natively supports many best of the best design and development practices. We use specific techniques for section 508 compliance. We try to go a step further by providing “findable” resources which are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Three areas of focus on accessibility:

• Device independence - our site works on many devices, readers and machines that aid persons with disabilities when using this site.
• Standards based code - this keeps our total cost of ownership down and insures the code is sustainable by many persons. Excellent documentation of the architecture and site content are available to everyone in the community.
• Meeting the needs of our visitors and the law - We encourage feedback and participation on this site. Listening to the feedback of our visitors helps us identify and target areas for improvement. Your feedback also helps us understand which areas are most effective.

If you experience any difficulty accessing the information provided on this web site or need further technical assistance, we are available to assist.
Please contact the Web Team Help Desk using the form at the bottom of this page or email us at aloha at greencollartech.com.
Or feel free to call and ask us anything about this site at 808-896-7656.

from Hawaii State Civil Defense Special Needs Information page

Section 508 Compliance

People with disabilities may have special needs which make certain types of information inaccessible over the internet. Web site development taking accessibility considerations in mind is not only good practice, it is law. Although this mainly pertains to Federal agencies, this also applies to State entities as well.

from section508.gov:

Section 508 applies to the Federal government but there may be implications for employees and others at the State level. For additional information on States Section 508 requirements, please see NIDRR.

Many states have also passed legislation requiring electronic and information technology accessibility. Additional information on individual states that have passed accessibility legislation are available at