Capitol Tech Solutions Wins Gold at the 2025 W³ Awards for Best Accessibility Innovation

We’re honored to announce that Capitol Tech Solutions (CTS) has been awarded Gold at the 2025 W³ Awards in the category of Best Accessibility Innovation for our work on the California Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) website redesign.

Building a More Accessible Digital Future

This national recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to creating inclusive and accessible digital experiences for all Californians. The OSPD project was designed with accessibility at its core, ensuring that every user, regardless of ability, can access critical legal information and resources online.

Our team rebuilt the OSPD website with full WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, integrating features such as improved navigation, high-contrast color schemes, logical heading structures, ARIA labels, and keyboard-friendly navigation. The result is a modern, mobile-friendly website that upholds the highest accessibility standards while maintaining a clean, intuitive design.

Our Commitment to ADA Compliance

Accessibility is not just a checklist, it’s a core part of our design philosophy. CTS helps organizations ensure their websites are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards.

Our ADA Compliance Services include:

• Comprehensive accessibility audits
• Remediation of websites, PDFs, and other digital content
• Continuous accessibility monitoring and testing
• Training for content editors to maintain compliance

We use automated and manual testing tools to identify barriers that prevent users with disabilities from fully engaging with digital content. Our experts then provide clear remediation recommendations and hands-on implementation to ensure lasting compliance.

Empowering Agencies to Lead with Accessibility

Our partnership with the California Office of the State Public Defender exemplifies how technology can advance equity and inclusion. By prioritizing accessibility from the start, OSPD is now better positioned to serve Californians who rely on assistive technologies to navigate the web.

We’re proud that our efforts have been recognized by the W³ Awards, which honor creative excellence on the web and celebrate standout digital innovation across industries.

About Capitol Tech Solutions

Capitol Tech Solutions is a Sacramento-based digital transformation agency specializing in web design, ADA compliance, SEO, and custom application development. With nearly two decades of experience serving government agencies, nonprofits, and private organizations, we deliver accessible, data-driven, and impactful digital solutions.

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