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Local technologist warns Gadsden of looming web‑accessibility deadline, urges city action
Summary
John Burnett told the Gadsden City Council digital services must meet WCAG standards and warned of Department of Justice enforcement timelines for larger cities; he urged an inventory of city web pages, contracting accessibility requirements, and a centralized design language to reduce future costs and litigation risk.
John Burnett, a local technology professional, told the Gadsden City Council that the city’s digital services amount to a "digital city hall" and must be accessible to residents with disabilities. Burnett warned of increasing enforcement and advised the city to inventory its web presence, require accessibility acceptance criteria in contracts, and adopt a centralized design language for future builds.
Burnett explained why accessibility matters: "Because really, what we're talking about here is our digital city hall. The city website is like a city hall." He said that missing…
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