Budgeting for ADA Compliance? Read This Before You Redesign
Prioritizing accessibility for people with disabilities is an absolute necessity for local governments. However, before you allocate tens of thousands in taxpayer dollars to overhaul an aging website for ADA compliance, there is a more efficient path to consider.
Federal guidelines require local governments to ensure their digital resources are accessible, but a costly web redesign isn't the only—or even the most effective—way to stay compliant in 2026.
When evaluating your accessibility strategy, follow the data. In our experience, more than 60% of municipal website traffic now originates from mobile devices—and that number is growing every day.
If you are putting all your eggs in the "desktop website" basket, you are investing in a platform that your residents are moving away from.
Rather than fighting an uphill battle to retro-fit a complex website, SMART cities are turning to mobile apps. Native mobile applications like It’sMyTown offer a superior accessibility experience because they are inherently ADA compliant by design.
Mobile apps leverage the advanced, built-in accessibility features of modern smartphones—such as screen readers, haptic feedback, and voice control—seamlessly and automatically.
A mobile app strategy allows you to meet federal requirements without the need for a massive redesign or the hiring of additional technical staff. By choosing ITsimple, you can:
- Save Taxpayer Money: Avoid the high costs of custom ADA web development.
- Launch Faster: Deploy a compliant mobile presence quickly and efficiently.
- Reach Everyone: Connect with your community where they already spend their time: on their phones.
The future of civic engagement is mobile. If you are currently facing a costly web redesign to meet ADA standards, let us show you how a mobile strategy can make your compliance journey simple and secure.
Connect with your community where they actually are. [Click here to learn more about our ADA-compliant solutions.]
