If you’ve taken the time to review the Federal requirement of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA ADA standards, you know it is cumbersome and confusing. It may also be costly due to imposed fines and potential lawsuits for noncompliance infringement. If complying with this law seems complicated, it is.

Whether you’ve updated your site internally, been told by your website provider ‘don’t worry, we have it covered,’ or haven’t started the process yet, there are a number of very important aspects that may be overlooked. Attend this session and learn the truth about ADA standards and how to avoid potential legal action expected to rise dramatically after the compliance deadline.

The American Council of the Blind, experts in website accessibility remediation, will share many common accessibility issues and how some civic website providers selling simple ADA compliant solutions actually don’t work. Lawsuits against numerous platforms touting such claims have ruled against them for deceptive marketing practices.

Is your government relying on such site providers? – Don’t just take their word for it. Trust … but verify! This session will show you how to review your website for any possible remaining compliance issues.

You’ll also learn how today’s reading habits and web user trends are dramatically altering website development strategies and how some cities are using the fastest growing internet platform to give voice to their civic communications. Perhaps it’s time to rethink your website’s design and function while satisfying ADA requirements.

Local governments can’t afford to invest valuable time and resources only to realize the site is not addressing internet trends or properly satisfying ADA requirements. This is even more critical for small local governments with limited staff and financial resources. Save time, effort and money by doing it right the first time.

Attend this presentation and get the information you need to make good decisions no matter where you are with the required ADA website upgrades. 

Learning Objectives 

• You’ll learn how to plan, design and upgrade your website to meet emerging web user trends, expectations, and media preferences while making your site easier to maintain.
• You’ll learn important do’s and don’ts and specific strategies making your website much easier and less expensive to be ADA compliant. 
• You’ll learn how to become aware of deceptive marketing practices and ask the right questions of your website platform provider.