# Web Accessibility
Leading the Way: How Local Governments Can Champion Digital Accessibility
Find out how you can proactively address web accessibility issues to increase resident satisfaction, foster inclusion, and comply with the latest Department of Justice (DOJ) guidelines.
Original Air Date: November 21, 2024
Watch the Recording
On April 24, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) established a mandate that all local governments must meet updated web accessibility guidelines by April 2026 or 2027, according to population size. Don’t wait until the last minute to comply. Instead, get ahead of the curve by working to provide inclusive digital experiences that improve access to services as quickly as possible.
In this previously recorded webinar, nationally-recognized accessibility leader, Mike Paciello, broke down the DOJ’s new guidelines and shared effective implementation strategies. Watch the video to learn about:
- Title II requirements, implications for local governments, and steps for compliance
- How to make a case for digital accessibility to key stakeholders
- The importance of conducting thorough digital audits
- Overcoming common web accessibility challenges with practical strategies
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Meet the Speaker:
Mike Paciello
Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye®
Mike Paciello has been a pioneer and influential figure in the accessibility industry for more than four decades. He wrote the first book on web accessibility and usability, and has since achieved many notable milestones. He is the founder of TPGi and WebABLE. Mike also co-founded WebABLE.tv and Open Access Technologies.
Mike served as co-chair of the U.S. Access Board. He co-founded the International Committee for Accessible Document Design (ICADD), and was recognized by President Bill Clinton for his contribution to the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). He was the recipient of the 2016 Knowbility Lifetime Achievement and the 2020 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Testing Symposium Social Impact awards. Mike remains active as a public speaker, mentor and contributor in the accessibility industry.
On April 3, 2008, Mike and co-chair Jim Tobias presented a historic series of internationally harmonized technical recommendations to bridge the gap between technology and people with disabilities. As a result of these recommendations, the United States Access Board released a final rule that updates accessibility requirements covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 along with guidelines for telecommunications equipment subject to Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. These revised standards and guidelines were published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017 and went into effect in January 2018. Mike was also the recipient of the 2016 Knowbility Lifetime Achievement, the 2020 ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium Social Impact awards and keynote speaker for the 2023 California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Assistive Technology Conference.