EPISODE · Sep 18, 2024 · 32 MIN
How to Achieve Accessibility Compliance
from Voices in Local Government · host Joe Supervielle, Dave O’Reilly, Mike Paciello
Guest InformationDave O’Reilly, CivicPlus Chief Operating OfficerMike Paciello, AudioEye Chief Accessibility OfficerTakeawaysThe Department of Justice has issued a final ruling on website accessibility, requiring compliance with specific timeframes based on population size and tax income.Local governments need to establish a clear compliance plan, conduct an audit of their digital presence, and prioritize fixing frequently accessed pages.Residents with disabilities should be involved in the feedback process to ensure their needs are met.Building core competency within the organization and vetting vendors with deep domain expertise is crucial for successful implementation.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:44 Compliance Deadlines08:20 The Role of Feedback and Resident Engagement18:49 The Urgency of Compliance22:16 Challenges and Vendor Selection27:43 Ensuring Compliance and Building Competency31:03 Conclusion Resources7 Steps to Meeting the DOJ's New Web Accessibility Ruling
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The Department of Justice has issued a final ruling on website accessibility, requiring websites and mobile technology to be accessible to all users. The ruling includes specific timeframes for compliance based on population size and tax income. Local governments need to take immediate action to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. The first step is to establish a clear compliance plan and understand the accessibility standards. Local governments should conduct an audit of their digital presence and prioritize fixing the most frequently accessed pages. It is important to involve residents with disabilities in the feedback process and build core competency within the organization. Vendors should be carefully vetted to ensure they have deep domain expertise in accessibility.
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