Countdown to DOJ Compliance: Ask the Web Accessibility Experts

Confused about the Department of Justice’s upcoming Web Accessibility requirements—or worried you’re already behind on compliance planning?

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT (11 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. MT | 2 p.m. ET)

Join this live session to get direct, practical guidance from digital accessibility experts who support municipalities every day. Whether you’re evaluating the impact on your Municipal Website, digital workflows, or long-term compliance strategy, this webinar gives you the clarity and direction you need.

Get your specific questions answered by experts
Learn what the new standards mean for your community
Walk away with actionable steps you can implement immediately
Ensure your digital services remain compliant, inclusive, and resident-centered

Don’t wait—this is your opportunity to prepare with confidence and strengthen accessibility before the new rules take effect.

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.