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Martin County board approves moving forward on web accessibility to meet ADA guidance

Martin County · November 7, 2025
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Summary

Hosts reported the board received an update on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and approved moving forward with systems and funding to make county web content accessible under new guidance effective April 2026.

Mac, host, and Courtney, host, said the board received a brief update on new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) web accessibility requirements and approved moving forward with the systems needed for compliance.

The hosts described the update as an "unfunded mandate from the federal government" and said the new regulations affecting digital accessibility take effect in April 2026 (as discussed in the meeting). They explained that compliance requires systems, software and funding to make websites and digital materials accessible and that the board gave approval to proceed with implementation steps.

The show did not provide the procurement details, contract amounts, software vendor names, or a formal vote count. For the authoritative procurement language, funding amounts and timeline, consult the board packet and county procurement staff.