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Are you getting the most out of your DocAccess document inventory?

Join our upcoming customer webinar, Mastering DocAccess: Document Overhaul, to learn how to better manage, organize, and monitor document accessibility across your website.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Identify accessibility gaps and high-priority documents
- Manage document settings from one centralized location
- Track how residents engage with your documents
- Streamline ongoing accessibility management as your library grows

Register now to gain greater visibility into your document accessibility efforts and maximize the value of DocAccess.

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4e3lKHG

🚨 Texas Local Government Leaders: Don't Miss This Exclusive Lunch & Learn!

Join CivicPlus and the City of San Marcos on August 20 for a complimentary day of thought leadership, AI and accessibility insights, solution demos, peer networking, and more. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and valuable connections with government professionals from across Texas.
Seats are limited to 200 attendees.

👉 Reserve Your Seat Today: https://hubs.ly/Q04lpXj30

More time. Same requirements. The DOJ's one-year extension gives local governments a chance to get accessibility right.

While the extension offers breathing room, accessibility remains a critical priority—and the work to ensure equitable digital access shouldn't wait. Local governments with populations of 50,000+ now have until April 2027, while smaller communities and special districts have until April 2028 to comply.

Learn what the deadline extension means for your organization and how to prepare for compliance via Smart Cities Dive:

ADA website accessibility compliance deadline extended 1 year for local governments While many localities are well-positioned for the accessibility standards, some are still learning about them, an expert said.

When maintenance planning is inconsistent, critical work can fall through the cracks, resources become stretched thin, and asset reliability suffers over time.

That’s why proactive maintenance planning matters.

In our upcoming customer webinar, CivicPlus Asset Management users will learn how to create scalable preventative maintenance programs that help teams stay ahead of issues before they become costly disruptions.

By the end of the webinar, attendees will have practical strategies to help reduce emergency repairs, improve operational efficiency, and gain more confidence in daily maintenance management.

Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/3QhDOod

As governments work toward digital accessibility compliance, procurement is becoming a critical part of the conversation. From updated contract language to stronger accessibility requirements for vendors, agencies are rethinking how they purchase technology to ensure inclusive digital experiences.

Read more from Government Technology News: https://www.govtech.com/gov-experience/ahead-of-ada-compliance-deadline-procurement-is-changing

What changes are you seeing in procurement and accessibility requirements? ⬇️

Ahead of ADA Compliance Deadline, Procurement Is Changing Government procurement processes are evolving ahead of the April 24 deadline to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as contract language is updated to integrate accessibility.

Creating and updating website content shouldn’t slow your team down.

Join our upcoming webinar for a live look at the CivicPlus AI Editing Assistant — designed to help local governments improve content quality, accessibility, and efficiency across their digital communications.

You’ll learn how to:
• Simplify and strengthen website copy
• Enhance accessibility and readability
• Support staff with AI-powered editing tools

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/3Q5rgjK

Keep your community informed and prepared during severe weather.

Learn how municipalities can strengthen emergency communications with Mass Notifications for timely alerts and resident outreach before, during, and after the storm.

Sign up and save your spot: https://bit.ly/4dq4Npo

What’s the difference between codification, recodification, and republication?

For many clerks, understanding when each process is needed, and how they impact code maintenance, compliance, and public access is critical to keeping municipal codes accurate and up to date.

Join our webinar, Municode Best Practices for Clerks, to learn practical strategies for managing municipal codes, supporting transparency, and planning for long-term code maintenance.

You'll learn:
• The differences between codification, recodification, and republication
• Best practices for maintaining an accurate municipal code
• The benefits of annual code maintenance programs
• Key considerations for accessibility and public access

Save Your Seat: https://bit.ly/4xhct6n

Meeting documents should support access, not create barriers. As accessibility and language expectations continue to grow, many clerk offices are looking for a scalable way to manage agendas, packets, and PDFs without adding more manual work.

In our upcoming webinar, How to Make Agenda Packets and Public Facing PDFs Accessible at Scale, you’ll see how Agenda and Meeting Management with accessibility and translation capabilities can help convert documents into WCAG-aligned formats, provide multilingual access, and make complex materials easier for residents to understand.

Save your spot and learn how to modernize your meeting publishing process while reducing compliance risk: https://bit.ly/3RuywWw

How will AI reshape resident experiences in 2026?

From personalized services and multilingual support to faster response times and more proactive engagement, AI is changing how local governments connect with their communities.

This article from The AI Journal explores 5 key ways AI is expected to transform resident experiences in the year ahead—and what public sector leaders should be preparing for now.

Read more: https://aijourn.com/5-ways-artificial-intelligence-will-shape-resident-experiences-in-2026/

5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Shape Resident Experiences in 2026 | The AI Journal In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) will allow state and local government agencies to deliver better services to all residents, regardless of language,