Virtual Education: ADA Compliance: Web Accessibility for Parks & Recreation
March 21, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET | 0.1 CEUs
ADA Compliance: Web Accessibility for Parks an Recreation’s online places (website, software, etc..)
Brian Scott, Account Executive, CivicPlus
Don Torrez, Sr. Partner Manager, CivicPlus
More than 25% of Americans have some form of disability. Governments are being sued, fined, and exposed for being inaccessible. But what are the laws? How do I know if my recreation management software or website is accessible? How can I ensure people with disabilities can use my online spaces? In this session, we will unpack what web accessibility means for community services / parks and recreation departments in local government, what the rules are, and how you can ensure that you are not only compliant, but that you have an accessible software and/or website that works for everyone, regardless of ability.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about trends and current events with web accessibility including legal mandates and policies (Federal and DOJ Requirements).
- Discuss success stories and best practices of current FRPA members and partnered clients that have utilized online tools to ensure web accessibility and how those tools have provided equity and inclusiveness to citizens with visual impairments.
- Receive Recommendations to make your digital spaces are accessible including both free online tools and software available as well as a web accessibility Policy Checklist.
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