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# Web Accessibility

Digital Equity: Why it’s Important for Your Government Website and How Maintaining Web Accessibility Helps Achieve It

Learn how to launch an effective digital equity strategy and enhance inclusion with web accessibility software from CivicPlus®.

Original Air Date: January 16, 2025

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Want to improve compliance and engagement this year? Make sure all residents can easily find what they’re looking for online by prioritizing an effective digital equity strategy and using the right web accessibility tools.

Digital equity is the idea that everyone should be able to participate equally in society, the economy, and democracy through the use of technology. It’s an important web accessibility concept and a guiding principle for local governments.

In our webinar, “Digital Equity: Why it’s Important for Your Government Website and How Maintaining Web Accessibility Helps Achieve It,” we share how CivicPlus® solutions help agencies meet their digital equity goals. Download the webinar to find out how our solutions:

  • Keep agencies up-to-date on the latest Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) standards
  • Ensure online content is accessible for every community member, regardless of ability level
  • Increase resident satisfaction and engagement with easy-to-navigate self-service portals

Watch the on-demand webinar to get expert-led, actionable insights to boost inclusion in your community.

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About the Speaker

Jonathan Thurston

CEO, Infinite Access

Jonathan Thurston is a passionate advocate and seasoned leader in accessibility and inclusion. With over a decade of experience, Jonathan has held pivotal roles at industry giants like Walmart, G3ict, Pearson, and Atlassian, where he developed and scaled groundbreaking accessibility initiatives. Now, as the CEO of Infinite Access, he’s leveraging his deep knowledge and personal insights, shaped partly by his own experiences with ADHD, to redefine accessibility in the digital age. Jonathan is also actively engaged in community work, serving on advisory councils for organizations like Workday and Disability:IN, while collaborating with impactful partners like the World Institute on Disability. Known for his fun and approachable style, Jonathan’s dynamic blend of expertise and advocacy makes him a sought-after speaker and visionary leader at the intersection of tech and inclusion.