DOJ Accessibility Compliance for Local Governments: Live Q&A

Are you prepared for the Department of Justice’s new Web Accessibility requirements for state and local governments?

Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET | Noon MT | 11 a.m. PT)

Are you prepared for the Department of Justice’s new Web Accessibility requirements for state and local governments?

As DOJ enforcement timelines approach, many municipalities are evaluating their Municipal Websites, online forms, documents and digital services to ensure compliance with updated ADA Title II standards. If you are unsure where to begin or want confirmation that your plan is on track, this live Q&A session provides direct access to accessibility experts who work with local governments every day.

Join us to gain practical, clear guidance on what DOJ Web Accessibility compliance means for your administration and how to move forward with confidence.

In this live session, you will:

Get answers to your specific DOJ Web Accessibility and ADA compliance questions
Understand what the new standards require for Municipal Websites and digital content
Learn how Web Accessibility impacts online forms, documents and Process Automation and Digital Services
Walk away with practical next steps to strengthen compliance and reduce risk

Prepare now to reduce risk, improve usability and build trust with your community before enforcement deadlines arrive. Register today to reserve your spot.

Meet Your Speakers

Brenden Elwood

CivicPlus Vice President of Market Research

Brenden Elwood, Vice President of Market Research at CivicPlus®, is passionate about community engagement, community betterment, and knowledge gained through research and conversation. With over 14 years of experience as an elected official and professional researcher, Brenden helps CivicPlus continue to scale and provide best-in-class solutions. Brenden leads CivicPlus’ Market Research arm and is developing programs to better understand how our solutions positively impact civic experiences in the communities we serve and how we can tailor our solutions to serve their needs.

Mike Paciello

Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye®

Mike Paciello is a trailblazer in digital accessibility with over 40 years of leadership in the field. He authored the first book on web accessibility, founded TPGi and WebABLE, and has advised on major accessibility standards, including Section 508 and the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative. A recipient of multiple lifetime achievement and social impact awards, Mike continues to serve as a mentor, speaker, and advocate for inclusive digital design.

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.