# Digital Optimization
NSDA hosts Streamline powered by CivicPlus for a Federal Policy Update for Special Districts: What’s Changing and How to Prepare
Federal policy continues to evolve, bringing new opportunities and new responsibilities for special districts. From ADA accessibility requirements and cybersecurity priorities to federal funding opportunities and national advocacy efforts, district leaders need to understand not only what is changing but what actions to take.
Thursday, October 8th at 11 am CT (9 am PT | 10 am MT | Noon ET)
Register to Attend
Join us for a discussion that bridges federal policy with practical implementation. Chantal will provide an update on the latest federal developments affecting special districts, including ADA-related requirements, cybersecurity initiatives, funding opportunities, and NSDA’s advocacy efforts on behalf of districts nationwide. Mac will then translate those developments into practical strategies districts can begin implementing immediately to reduce risk, improve digital services, and prepare for the future. Whether you’re a Board member, executive, or district staff leader, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s changing in Washington and what it means for your district.
About the Hosts:
Mac Clemmens
Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation at CivicPlus
CivicPlus® Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation Mac Clemmens is the Co-Founder of DocAccess and Streamline. Mac is a proud advocate of website accessibility and local government, having presented on the subject at conferences nationwide. He received the prestigious “Vision Award” from Disability Rights California—the nation’s largest disability rights advocacy organization—in recognition of his commitment to creating accessible website experiences for all users. Mac is passionate about helping local governments tell their stories and engage with their communities, ensuring that the fear of ADA noncompliance doesn’t stand in the way.
Driven by the real challenges local governments face around PDF accessibility, Mac created DocAccess, a tool designed to make compliance achievable while significantly improving the user experience for people with disabilities and the public at large. To date, more than 10 million document pages have been made WCAG 2.1 AA compliant through DocAccess.
Chantal Unfug
NSDA National Director, Public Affairs, Engagement and Outreach
Chantal Unfug serves as Director of Public Affairs, Outreach, and Engagement for the National Special Districts Association (NSDA), where she helps advance the voice and priorities of special districts nationwide. She brings extensive experience in local government, community and economic development, public policy, and federal and state funding, including previous leadership roles with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.