Because digital accessibility rarely fits into a single line item, local governments must proactively account for multi-departmental investments to satisfy federal compliance mandates without derailing other initiatives. Download this strategic guide from CivicPlus to learn how to build a realistic, phased budget that maps out resources, identifies funding gaps, and establishes long-term accessibility governance.

Key takeaways from this resource include:

• A four-phase budget planning framework to systematically assess resident-facing digital assets, estimate true costs, secure timely procurement, and sustain ongoing operations.
• Strategies to classify expenditures across four core categories—People, Technology, Services, and Ongoing Operations—distinguishing between one-time remediations and recurring licenses.
• Criteria for determining whether to address accessibility in-house or outsource, accurately accounting for internal staff capacity and specialized vendor requirements.
• Methods for aligning accessibility roadmaps with Department of Justice (DOJ) Title II deadlines, existing municipal budget cycles, and cross-departmental dependencies.