Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Washington Secretary of State is committed to providing information and services that are accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to make all our programs accessible to all persons in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws.

Notice to the Public

The Washington Secretary of State follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the ADA, we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Our website and online services follow the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. 

How to request an accommodation

You may request reasonable access to our programs, services, and activities. Requests may include but are not limited to:

  • Printed materials in alternative formats
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Public meetings and hearings accommodations. 

To make a request, contact the ADA Coordinator, Colleen Overton

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 360-726-2523
Mailing Address: PO Box 40220, Olympia, WA 98504-0220

To enable us to respond in the manner most helpful to you, please indicate the nature of your accessibility problem, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the web address of the requested material, and your contact information.

ADA-related complaints or grievances

Any individual, group, or entity that believes they have been subjected to discrimination based on disability with regard to any Office of Secretary of State activity, facility, program, or service is encouraged to contact the Office of Secretary of State’s ADA Coordinator to file a complaint.

What is web accessibility?

Web accessibility ensures that people of all abilities can access the same information, do the same tasks, and enjoy the same services. It is beneficial for everyone, but essential for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit the Web Accessibility Initiative’s Introduction to Web Accessibility.