Building Inclusive Digital Spaces: Website Accessibility for Governments and Schools

As governments and schools increasingly rely on digital platforms to connect with their communities, ensuring website accessibility is critical to fostering inclusivity, meeting legal requirements, and enhancing user experience. Review this webinar as ClearGov, Recite Me, and Chatham County, North Carolina, explore how to make your websites more accessible and why you should start planning to accommodate these changes now.

In this webinar recording, you’ll learn:

• The latest DOJ ruling on website accessibility and its implications for local governments and schools, including the 2026 requirement to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Key legal frameworks, such as Title II and Title VI, and actionable steps for achieving compliance, particularly for PDF accessibility.
• Common accessibility challenges faced by government and school websites, illustrated through real-world examples like Chatham County and ClearGov’s Digital Budget Book.
• The transformative features of the Recite Me Accessibility Toolbar, which supported over 46 million inclusive page views in 2024, including text-to-speech, translation, and custom styling tools.
• Practical budgeting strategies to incorporate accessibility improvements into your next fiscal plan.
• Insights from the Recite Me 2025 Accessibility Report, highlighting trends and progress in digital inclusion for public sector organizations.

Equip your organization with the tools and knowledge to create accessible websites that empower all users, build trust, and comply with evolving regulations. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead the charge in online inclusivity!