Sep 18 2024 32 mins 2
Guest Information
Dave O’Reilly, CivicPlus Chief Operating Officer
Mike Paciello, AudioEye Chief Accessibility Officer
Takeaways
The 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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:44 Compliance Deadlines
08:20 The Role of Feedback and Resident Engagement
18:49 The Urgency of Compliance
22:16 Challenges and Vendor Selection
27:43 Ensuring Compliance and Building Competency
31:03 Conclusion
Resources
7 Steps to Meeting the DOJ's New Web Accessibility Ruling
