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Flagstaff launches digital accessibility webpage and audits 900+ pages as federal rules shift
Summary
City communications staff launched a dedicated digital accessibility webpage and said it is auditing more than 900 web pages and redesigning the site to meet federal digital-accessibility standards; the effort includes quarterly public progress reports and staff training.
City communications staff presented a quarterly update on Flagstaff's digital accessibility efforts, including a newly launched public web page that will publish quarterly progress reports and provide a contact for accessibility suggestions.
Stacy Saltzburg, communications and civic engagement director, said the city is auditing over 900 web pages to identify barriers and is working with vendors and the site host to address accessibility gaps. A website redesign has been kicked off and is expected to take about six months; many accessibility tools will be built into the new design, Saltzburg said. The city also plans staff training on web and social media accessibility and will use analytics to prioritize frequently visited pages for early remediation.
Saltzburg said federal rules that would have taken effect this week have been delayed by a year, but the city plans to proceed with its work rather than wait. The new web page will include the city's commitments, standards used, a quarterly update on work completed and contact information for reporting barriers or requesting accommodations.
Staff asked commissioners and community advocates to submit accessibility issues they encounter so the communications team can triage and correct high-priority pages. No vote was required; the report was informational and commissioners expressed support.
