Web Policies and Standards

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+Policies and standards help Web managers meet federal requirements and follow best practices to make websites more citizen-centered.
+Policies and standards help web managers meet federal requirements and follow best practices to make websites more citizen-centered.
+## Web Policies
+[Checklist of Requirements for Federal Websites and Digital Services:](https://digital.gov/resources/checklist-of-requirements-for-federal-digital-services/) is a tool to access recent U.S. Government guidance and requirements in the development of websites and digital products.
+[HHS web policies](https://hhs.gov/web/policies-and-standards/web-policies/index.html) outline how departmental websites must meet federal requirements. Policies apply to all HHS Web sites (Operating and Staff Divisions).
+[Research-based Web Design and Usability Guidelines](https://hhs.gov/sites/default/files/research-based-web-design-and-usability-guidelines_book.pdf) (21.9 MB) provides an overview of the user-centered design process and various UX disciplines. It also covers the related information on methodology and tools for making digital content more usable and useful.
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+[The U.S. Web Design System](https://designsystem.digital.gov/) offers open-source, quick-to-download code and assets, to make it easy to produce the highest-quality government websites for the public. The site has guidance on the latest federal policy for websites and digital services.
+## Web Standards and Usability Guidelines
+Digital.gov provides a list of [Required Web Content and Links](https://digital.gov/resources/required-web-content-and-links/) that all federal websites need to have.
+[The HHS Web Standards and Usability Guidelines](https://webstandards.hhs.gov/) database contains best practices for content, design, and usability. Search the database by keyword or browse by category to find related standards and guidelines.
+[Section 508](https://www.section508.gov/) is a government requirement to make IT accessible to persons with disabilities. This site provides guidance related to program management, procurement, tools and training, and policy compliance.
+- **Standards** create a consistent experience across all HHS websites.
+- Research-based Web design and usability **guidelines** reflect best practices that ensure sites are easy to use.
+## Federal Resources
+[Policies, memos, circulars and executive orders](https://digital.gov/resources/omb-memos-circulars-executive-orders-and-other-policies/) released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other policies that are related to digital media and innovation. See the [OMB Policies for Federal Public Websites](https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/fy2005/m05-04.pdf).
+[Style guides](https://digital.gov/resources/style-guides-by-government-agencies/) are used to set the tone and guidelines for how the agency communicates with the public.
+[Project Open Data](https://project-open-data.cio.gov/) is an online collection of code, best practices, and case studies developed to help agencies adopt the framework presented in the OMB memorandum M-13-13 "[Open Data Policy-Managing Information as an Asset](https://project-open-data.cio.gov/policy-memo)."
+[U.S. Digital Service](https://www.usds.gov/) (USDS) is a group of technologists from diverse backgrounds working across the federal government to transform critical services for the people. These specialists join for tours of civic service to create a steady influx of fresh perspectives.
+[Data.gov](https://www.data.gov/) is where you can find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
+[The CIO Council](https://www.cio.gov/fed-it-topics/modernization/digital-strategy/) is the principal interagency forum for improving agency practices related to the design, acquisition, development, modernization, use, sharing, and performance of Federal information resources.
+[The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP](https://www.fedramp.gov/about/)) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.
+[The Digital Services Playbook](https://playbook.cio.gov/) details 13 key practices from both the government and the private sector to help build effective digital services.
+## What's New and Connecting with Others
+[Digital.gov provides resources](https://digital.gov/categories/managing-digital/) to support learning and sharing through the digital transformation process.
+[Communities of practice](https://digital.gov/communities/) is a forum available to all government staff to share experiences, learn from each other in addressing common challenges.
+[Training and learning](https://digital.gov/) events are available to staff to stay up to date on the latest technology, metrics and tools used across the government.
 Content created by Digital Communications Division (DCD)
+Content last reviewed on July 13, 2017
+Content last reviewed on October 8, 2019