Press Release: 2/26/2026
EOTSS Seeking Applications to the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
2/25/2026
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Christopher Smith, Director of Legislative and External Affairs
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BOSTON — This week, the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board announced they will be seeking applications from members of the public to join the Board and fulfill its mission is to strengthen and advance digital accessibility and equity within Massachusetts. The Board was formed as a result of Executive Order 614, signed by Governor Healey in July 2023 on the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It advises the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) and the Chief IT Accessibility Officer (CIAO) on all aspects of policy, procurement and operations matters where accessibility must be strengthened to bring the services and information of state government to all residents.
In particular, the Board seeks members of the public with expertise and/or lived experience with digital accessibility and equity barriers. Public members will be appointed by the EOTSS Secretary and will serve at the pleasure of the Secretary for terms of two years. “We look forward to working with members of the public who can bring their insight, expertise, and life experience to help shape accessibility initiatives for the Commonwealth,” said Chief IT Accessibility Officer Ashley Bloom, who presides over the Board. “As state business and access to government services and information are increasingly digital, making that experience accessible to all residents is paramount” said Technology Services Secretary Jason Snyder. “We welcome public participation in the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board and we look forward to hearing from the perspectives of everyone who joins us.”
As the state’s lead technology and cybersecurity secretariat, EOTSS is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the Administration’s information technology activities and ensuring that all executive department agencies adhere to its published standards, policies, and procedures. This enterprise approach provides a single, comprehensive framework and ensures that the state is in alignment on all technology needs, including data privacy, cybersecurity risk management, and now digital accessibility and equity through the creation of the Digital Accessibility and Equity Program.