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Important Disclaimer:
This is an open source template project and is not an official project of the United States Government. This was created as a weekend project to help developers build federally compliant websites more easily.

About this template:
This template helps developers create websites that follow the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) standards. It provides a starting point for building accessible, mobile-friendly government websites. The template is released under the CC0 license, making it free to use, modify, and distribute.

View on GitHub: https://github.com/williamzujkowski/uswds-11ty-template

Live Demos Demo Websites

Explore complete, production-ready government website examples. Each demo showcases real-world use cases with accessibility features, responsive design, and federal compliance built in.

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Experience fully functional government website examples built with this template

Try it yourself: All demo sites are fully interactive. Click buttons, fill forms, and explore navigation to see how everything works together.

Federal Agency Homepage

A complete agency website with all the essential elements: hero sections, service highlights, news updates, and citizen engagement tools. Perfect starting point for any government agency website.

Hero Section Service Cards News Feed Statistics Contact Info

Services Portal

Comprehensive citizen services directory with categories, detailed service information, and application processes. Shows how to organize and present multiple services effectively.

  • ✓ Service categorization
  • ✓ Accordion navigation
  • ✓ Process workflows
  • ✓ Fee structures

Data Dashboard

Performance metrics and transparency reporting dashboard with KPIs, data tables, and visualizations. Perfect for agencies needing to display operational data.

  • ✓ Key performance indicators
  • ✓ Data tables & charts
  • ✓ Regional comparisons
  • ✓ Accessibility metrics

Forms Showcase

Comprehensive collection of accessible form patterns including validation, multi-step processes, and complex inputs. Essential reference for any data collection needs.

  • ✓ All input types
  • ✓ Form validation
  • ✓ Multi-select menus
  • ✓ Accessibility features

News & Updates

News hub layout with press releases, announcements, and public notices. Shows best practices for content organization and article presentation.

  • ✓ Article cards
  • ✓ Category tags
  • ✓ Date formatting
  • ✓ Archive structure

What Each Demo Includes

Full Accessibility

Every demo meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards with proper ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.








Responsive Design


All demos work perfectly on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices with touch-friendly interfaces.










Clean Code


Well-commented source code available for every demo page. Copy, paste, and customize for your needs.



How to Use These Demos

  1. Explore the Live Demos

    Click through each demo to experience the user interface and interactions. Try different screen sizes and test with keyboard navigation.

  2. View the Source Code

    Find the corresponding .md files in src/pages/demo/ directory. Each file contains the complete page structure and content.

  3. Copy and Customize

    Use any demo as a starting point. Replace the placeholder content with your agency's information while keeping the structure intact.

  4. Test and Deploy

    Run accessibility tests, verify responsive behavior, and deploy your customized version to production.

Quick Reference

Demo sites and their primary use cases
Demo Site Best For Key Components View
Agency Homepage Main agency websites Hero, cards, news, stats View →
Services Portal Service directories Categories, accordions, process lists View →
Data Dashboard Performance reporting KPIs, tables, charts, metrics View →
Forms Showcase Data collection All input types, validation View →
News & Updates Communications Articles, tags, dates View →

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