Government Information Center
Elevating digital services to connect Delawareans to their government.Introducing Lighthouse
The First State’s First Design System
Lighthouse is more than just a design system; it’s a beacon guiding you towards creating exceptional digital experiences. Out goal is to provide you with the tools, components, and guidelines necessary to build cohesive and visually stunning products that shine in the digital landscape.
Latest Blog Posts
The GIC has a lot going on these days! From web development and content strategy to our updated common look and feel, this is where we share our progress, ask for agency input, and provide the wit and wisdom of a diverse team of civic tech experts!
GIC Accessibility Newsletter: Issue #10
The Deadline Clock Resets The Department of Justice has moved the ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance deadline back a year. The new deadline is April 24, 2027 for sites serving populations greater than 50,000 and April 24, 2028 for smaller government sites. The extension reflects what governments have been communicating consistently, according to National Association of Counties (NACo) CIO[…]Equal Access Postponed
The Impact of the ADA Compliance Deadline Extension On April 20, 2026, just days before state and local governments nationwide were set to meet landmark new digital compliance standards, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an unexpected Interim Final Rule (IFR). The decision pushed back the enforcement deadline for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by[…]New AI Tool to Manage Your PDFs!
Seeking Volunteers for an Exciting New Pilot Program If you’ve ever wondered, “How many PDFs does my agency actually have online—and what do we do with them?”—this is your chance to find out. One of the biggest challenges facing government agencies is the overwhelming number of legacy PDF files on their websites. Inaccessible documents that were originally created to be[…]
About our Agency
The Delaware Department of State (DOS) is responsible for ensuring citizens free and equal access to government information. With that in mind, the Department of State created the Government Information Center (GIC) with the mission to help harness the power of the internet and connect citizens to their government.
The GIC is a small team of professionals including web developers, web designers, information systems managers, graphic designers and video producers that work with the state and local government agencies to help them connect, through the web, with the citizens of Delaware.