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County to add annual accessibility service for public website; $15,000 annual cost noted

5963076 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Communications staff recommended a roughly $15,000 annual subscription to bring public-facing county websites into compliance with WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines; county staff explained the tool operates per URL and includes AI fixes plus expert review.

Spokane County administrative and communications staff told commissioners on Oct. 6 they plan to incorporate an annual subscription (approximately $15,000) to make public-facing county web content compliant with accessibility standards.

Why it matters: County web accessibility affects public access to county services and compliance with accessibility law and best practices. The tool will be used to ensure pages are reachable by screen…

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