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Tune in December 9 at 2 PM EST
In 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule to improve web and mobile app accessibility for state and local governments, mandating compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA by as early as April 2026. Despite the urgency posed by this ruling, recent research reveals that most states are struggling to meet these requirements due to limited funding, disparate efforts, and the sheer scale of manual remediation needed.
Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these new accessibility guidelines. Discover how Adobe’s automated solutions can empower state and local agencies to efficiently meet compliance deadlines, reduce costs, and deliver seamless digital experiences for all residents. We’ll break down the true cost of manual accessibility tagging, highlight the transformative impact of automation, and share real-world success stories.
Join this webinar to learn:
- The importance of accessible content for citizens and the benefits to agencies
- What actions state and local government agencies are taking to ensure compliance by the conformance deadlines
- Best practices to build scalable and sustainable systems to ensure accessibility requirements are met
- Tips for creating and maintaining accessible content across websites, documents, forms, and more
Speakers
Brian Chidester
Head of Industry Strategy, Digital Strategy Group
Adobe
Brian Chidester is the Head of Industry Strategy for Global Public Sector at Adobe. He is an advisor to the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance at the World Economic Forum and a member of the Forbes Technology Council.
Chris Lim
Senior Acceleration Leader, State and Local Government
Adobe
Chris Lim is a Senior Accelerate Leader for State and Local Government at Adobe, driving innovation and strategic initiatives to help public sector organizations modernize and deliver better services. Based in Texas, Chris partners with government leaders to accelerate digital transformation and improve community outcomes.
Rob Haverty
Senior Product Manager, Document Cloud Accessibility
Adobe
Rob Haverty is Senior Product Manager for Document Cloud Accessibility at Adobe. He is an accomplished professional, involved in many facets of accessibility including product development, technical evangelism, and policy and standards development - with expertise in standards and regulations including WCAG and Section 508.