HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Accessibility of Web Information and Services PolicyRESOLUTION NO. 26-235
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ACCESSIBILITY OF WEB
INFORMATION AND SERVICES POLICY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new rule revising the
regulation implementing Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) to establish
specific requirements, including the adoption of specific technical standards for making
accessible the services, programs, and activities offered by State and local government
entities to the public through the web and mobile applications; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff has taken several proactive steps to learn about the
requirements and to implement new practices to ensure web and digital accessibility as
public entities with a total population of 50,000 or more shall begin complying with this
rule on April 24, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, a key component of meeting compliance is creating and adopting an
Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy. This policy will establish
organizational requirements and responsibilities for accessible digital content, interfaces,
services and communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of April, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of April, 2026.