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# Web Accessibility

Accessibility Is About People

Watch the recording for a discussion to get timely guidance you can use to engage your entire community online.

Original Air Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

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Thanks in part to digital accessibility requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice and updates to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), many local governments are working to improve web accessibility. While a lack of compliance can lead to costly, reputation-damaging litigation, web accessibility isn’t just good business practice. It’s the right thing to do, because it ultimately ensures all residents are able to access important municipal information online.

Focusing on the human component of technology (i.e., the user), this webinar seeks to:

  • Raise awareness about the importance of making online content, services, and platforms accessible to people with diverse needs
  • Offer valuable insights into overcoming barriers that hinder individuals with disabilities from fully participating in the digital world
  • Foster a more inclusive and equitable online experience for everyone by encouraging implementation of accessibility best practices in web design and development

During the 60-minute webinar training session, attendees will gain:

  • Real-world strategies for reaching residents with disabilities
  • Helpful tips for justifying resources to leaders
  • Practical advice on avoiding lawsuits
  • And more

The goal of this webinar is to provide attendees with up-to-date, actionable information about web accessibility, effectively empowering municipalities to meet the online needs of every resident. Sign up now to save your seat, and let’s shape the future of web accessibility together.

Speaker Bio

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Don Torrez

Senior Partner Director at CivicPlus

CivicPlus Sr. Partner Director Don Torrez is an ADA-Certified Accessibility Coordinator who has worked with more than 350 local governments to better understand web accessibility. He has written training curricula on the subject and speaks out to raise awareness while removing fear and confusion from electronic disability issues.