# Web Accessibility
Watch the Recording: A Comprehensive Approach to Web Accessibility for Government Communicators
Local government websites must be accessible to people living with disabilities. Learn how to navigate common roadblocks across the web to ensure online inclusivity for your entire community.
Original Air Date: Friday, December 8, 2023
Watch the Recording
Hosted by Acquia Optimize, formerly part of the CivicPlus® Civic Experience Platform, this webinar offers a comprehensive approach to accessibility and its relevance to websites. Our expert speaker covers a diverse range of topics, including disabilities, assistive technology, accessibility laws and regulations, and common accessibility obstacles across the internet.
During the 90-minute recorded training session, you will learn:
- What accessibility means in the online realm
- How people with disabilities access the web
- WCAG 2.0 standards
- Laws and regulations about accessibility
- Keyboard, text, structure, and contrast requirements
- How to get in compliance
Remember, as a government entity, your website is the foundation of your information-sharing and resident resource strategy. It must comply with digital accessibility requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Watch the recording for practical tips to remain compliant and ensure every member of your community can access, understand, and use your website — including those with disabilities.
Speaker Bio:
Director, Accessibility Compliance Office at The College Board
Ananya Kasahun, CPWA, is an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPAAC). She has 10+ years of experience in Web Accessibility and has helped clients with accessibility across a broad range of industries, such as educational institutions, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, healthcare, and federal agencies.