CivicPlus Video Fills Accessibility Gaps

Community broadcasts are vital for transparency—but most video platforms weren’t built for government. Residents with disabilities face barriers to participation, and staff are stuck with legacy tools that lack ADA compliance, intuitive workflows, and modern storage.

CivicPlus Video replaces outdated, hardware-heavy platforms with a sleek, cloud-based solution designed for ADA conformance and effortless administration.

Meet CivicPlus Video

CivicPlus Video is a resident-centered video experience built for accessibility, efficiency, and modern engagement.

• Align videos to ADA standards with built-in accessibility features (plus optional translation, ASL, and multilingual dubbing services).
• Optimize video workflows with browser-based livestreaming and simplified admin tools
• Enable scalable analytics with flexible video storage
• Enhance situational response with real-time streaming and minimal setup
• Optimize resident engagement with built-in analytics

Whether you’re sharing emergency updates or promoting community events, CivicPlus Video makes capabilities make it easy to deliver messages that matter.

Tailored Benefits for Every Role

In support of your journey to ongoing accessibility, CivicPlus Video helps you deliver messages that are clear, inclusive, and easy to act on.

For Communications Directors and Public Information Officers (PIOs):

• Streamline the delivery of timely, accurate, and accessible content
• Simplify resident engagement and ensure local government actions are clearly communicated.

For IT & CIOs:

• No hardware dependencies or encoder maintenance
• Secure, scalable, and cloud-native
• Supports compliance and integration with CivicPlus tools

For First Responders:

• Real-time streaming without technical hurdles
• Rapid dissemination of critical information
• Foster interdepartmental coordination and public confidence

For Recreation Directors:

• Boost program visibility and community participation
• Promote inclusive video content for events, programs, and announcements
• Upload instantly and enable multilingual access
• Reach broader audiences while enhancing accessibility

Community Development Directors:

• Support transparent communication around zoning changes, permit processes, and planning updates
• Track viewer behavior and choose where to store
• Share long-term development initiatives, engage stakeholders, and document progress

Why It Matters

Accessibility isn’t optional—it’s foundational and mandated. CivicPlus Video helps municipalities align with ADA standards, build trust, and ensure every resident receives the information they need, in the format they prefer.

Tech Tips to Get the Most Out of CivicPlus Video

1. Use Browser-Based Livestreaming for Emergencies
No hardware, no delay—just fast, reliable communication.

2. Caption Everything
Auto-captioning boosts comprehension and aligns with ADA guidelines.

3. Track Engagement
Use analytics to refine messaging and improve outreach.

Ready to Make Your Municipal Messaging More Accessible?

Let’s make your messages more inclusive, engaging, and effective. Talk to an expert today.