What New Accessibility Rules Mean for Asheville

Asheville City Council · April 15, 2026

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Opening remarks to mayor and council

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A city staff member opened the remarks, greeted the mayor and council and said they appreciated seeing the council 'from this angle for a change.' The speaker signaled they would introduce staff and a topic for the evening.

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City staff told the Asheville mayor and council that a new Department of Justice ruling requires government websites, apps and social media be accessible to people with disabilities and said the city faces a compliance deadline of “next Friday, the 24th,” plus possible enforcement and private lawsuits if it does not comply.

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