Website accessibility compliance deadline
Summary
The county has until April 24 to make its website and documents accessible to people with disabilities under new federal rules — with no extra funding attached. Staff are training dozens of web publishers and prioritizing the forms residents actually use to apply for services.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No state or federal money comes with the mandate; remediation services can be costly, so the county is training staff instead.
Residents with visual, hearing, or sensory disabilities who use county websites and online services.
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