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LCB presents plan to implement Governor's Executive Order on customer experience, citing wa.gov migration and plain-language goals LCB communications staff told the executive management team they will move agency services to wa.gov, aim for WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, and expand plain-language practices to meet Executive Order 2506 requirements.

3 weeks ago

The Liquor and Cannabis Board is set to transform customer experience by migrating services to wa.gov and implementing plain-language standards by 2028!

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Digital Blacksmiths

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1 month ago

Accessibility page = AI sees you as inclusive AND professional 🌐

#AISEO #WebAccessibility #ADACompliance #Inclusivity #ChatGPT #AccessibilityStandards #DigitalMarketing #WCAGCompliance

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

Senate floor roundup: dozens of bills considered; multiple measures declared passed The Oregon Senate considered a long third-reading calendar and declared passage of multiple bills including wildfire-safety (SB 1551), tax-court representation cleanup (SB 1556), contempt-procedure changes (SB 1557), accessibility in subsidized housing (SB 1576), and others; votes and key floor points are summarized.

The Oregon Senate just passed a wave of impactful bills addressing everything from wildfire safety to housing accessibility—could these changes reshape the state's future?

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#OR #CivicAccountability #WildfireSafety #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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1 month ago

Fremont County approves permanent agritainment permit for Diana’s Pumpkin Patch with waivers and conditions The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners approved SRU25-002, granting Diana’s Pumpkin Patch a permanent agritainment special review use for seasonal operations Sept. 20–Oct. 31, with waivers on some surfacing requirements and nine conditions including a $578 annual road-impact fee and hard surfacing of six ADA spaces before the 2026 season.

Fremont County has officially approved Diana’s Pumpkin Patch for year-round agritainment, promising exciting seasonal attractions while addressing community concerns!

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#FremontCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #AccessibilityStandards #LocalAgriculture

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Council debates elevator language in bill 5156 and its interaction with single-exit policy Members debated whether language in bill 5156 — which asks for elevator provisions for buildings up to six stories and 24 units and a recurring review tag for hoistway protections and two-way visual emergency communications — belongs in the base code or a single-exit appendix and questioned whether the legislature should mandate a new tag.

1 month ago

The Washington State Building Code Council is locked in a heated debate over elevator provisions in bill 5156, questioning the balance between safety, accessibility, and affordability in new building codes.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Senate adopts Committee of Conference report on S.23 requiring synthetic‑media disclosures ahead of elections The Senate adopted the conference committee’s strike‑all report on S.23 to require disclosures for deceptive synthetic media published within 90 days of an election and to define synthetic media broadly to include depictions of any individual.

Vermont's Senate just took a bold step to combat deceptive synthetic media in elections, mandating clear disclosures to protect voters!

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#VT #CitizenPortal #AccessibilityStandards #ElectionIntegrity #VermontElections #MediaTransparency

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Bradenton reports court win in 70-year bus-bench dispute; city negotiating removal settlement City officials told the council a Manatee County circuit judge denied Metro Bench's request for a preliminary injunction, and staff are negotiating a settlement that would require Metro to remove advertising benches in the city and exchange mutual releases. Council signaled support for a negotiated, no-fee resolution and proposed a 120-day removal timeframe.

Bradenton is on the brink of resolving a 70-year dispute over unsafe advertising benches, with city officials negotiating a settlement that could lead to their removal within 120 days!

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#BradentonCityManateeCounty #FL #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #AccessibilityStandards

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Northborough panel hears $5.6 million plan to recover Peaslee (Z) School roof, with ADA and solar-ready work included The Financial Planning Committee reviewed a schematic MSBA submission for the Peaslee (Z) School roof project proposing a $5.6 million total budget; designers recommended roof recovery (not full replacement) and said state rules likely trigger about $350k–$400k in accessibility upgrades.

2 months ago

The Town of Northborough is facing a $5.6 million decision on how to tackle urgent roofing issues at Peaslee School, with crucial implications for community funding and accessibility upgrades.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 months ago

Council reviews Branchville Crossing plan for 87 affordable senior units; parking cap emerges as key hurdle Staff and the applicant presented a detailed site plan for Branchville Crossing, an 87‑unit affordable senior housing project financed with 4% LIHTC. Staff recommended council forward a recommendation of approval, subject to conditions; the applicant said county zoning caps parking at 36 spaces and intends to pursue relief to allow the proposed 54 spaces.

The Branchville Crossing project aims to provide 87 affordable, accessible units for seniors and residents with disabilities, but a parking cap could pose a significant challenge!

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#CollegeParkPrinceCounty #MD #CommunityPlanning #AccessibilityStandards #AffordableHousing

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deconspray

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3 months ago

An adventurer’s guide to W3C specs - 24 Accessibility 2019 has been a landmark year for web standards milestones: the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) turned 25 this October, and it published the first version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines…

Explore how W3C specs become practical tools for accessibility in Melanie Richards’ post. Turn dense standards into meaningful design action.

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Votes at a glance: TAG approved definition, elevator section, structural provisions and fire-separation reference During the Nov. 18 TAG meeting the group approved the proposed multiplex definition, Section 106 (elevator standards as modified), structural provisions with one recorded 'nay', and a reference to IRC Table R302.1(1) for fire separation distances; staff will update and post the revised sections for public comment.

4 months ago

Major decisions were made at the TAG meeting, including the approval of a new multiplex definition and updated elevator standards that could reshape building codes!

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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4 months ago

Commission enacts updated taxi and motor‑carrier standards after industry debate Following public comment from drivers, hotels and industry groups, the commission adopted a revised motor‑carrier ordinance that tightens vehicle age and equipment standards (phased county‑wide) and allows limited thematic divisions; the ordinance passed as amended.

Broward County just revamped taxi and motor carrier standards, tightening regulations on vehicle age and amenities after passionate public input!

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Planning board requests peer review and traffic update, continues County Street retail plan to Jan. 8 A revised site plan for a 4,980‑square‑foot County Street retail building (Honeycomb Ventures LLC) returned to the board Nov. 6; planning staff and departments flagged retaining‑wall, water‑service and ADA items and recommended a conservation filing. The board continued the item to Jan. 8 and directed staff to secure an independent peer‑review (the

4 months ago

Honeycomb Ventures is back with a revised plan for a new retail building, but will it clear the hurdles of updated traffic concerns and environmental regulations?

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#TauntonCityBristolCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #TauntonRetail #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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4 months ago

Planning commission weighs eliminating parking minimums in major code rewrite Staff presented proposed parking development code amendments that would remove parking minimums to comply with Oregon Administrative Rules; commissioners spent extensive time on implications for short‑term rentals, residential care homes, bike parking, EV readiness and ADA access.

The Talent Planning Commission is considering a bold move to eliminate parking minimums citywide, sparking a debate over its impact on short-term rentals and community accessibility.

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#TalentJacksonCounty #OR #SustainableDevelopment #TalentParking #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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5 months ago

City reviews downtown drainage and pedestrian quotes; lowest quote from Pavey recommended pending review The city opened quotes for drainage and pedestrian repairs at Michigan and Lincoln Way and received two responses. Staff recommended the lower quote from Pavey Excavating, with construction intended this year and a condition requiring engineering and legal review before final award.

Exciting improvements are on the horizon for downtown La Porte, featuring enhanced drainage, pedestrian access, and innovative stormwater solutions!

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#LaPorteCityLaPorteCounty #IN #StormwaterManagement #CitizenPortal #LaPorteCityPublicWorks #AccessibilityStandards

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Council adopts opinion: stair landing slope provision does not apply to ramp landings; references A117.1 guidance The Building Code Council adopted an official opinion that IRC stair-landing slope provisions do not apply to ramp landings and advised jurisdictions to consult ICC/ANSI A117.1 guidance; the council flagged the issue as a code gap for future amendment.

5 months ago

The Washington State Building Code Council has clarified that stairway landing rules don't apply to ramps, paving the way for clearer accessibility standards in residential design.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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5 months ago

City Officials Address Sidewalk Repairs and Financial Updates at Council Meeting Council discusses ongoing sidewalk projects, financial reports, and FEMA funding issues.

Bay County's Oversight Committee is tackling critical infrastructure upgrades and financial strategies, ensuring safer sidewalks and stable revenues—what's next for the community?

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#BayCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #RevenueManagement #CommunityDevelopment #AccessibilityStandards

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Legislators amend Section 13A to update disability terminology and definitions Bill revises disability language and definitions in Section 13A of chapter 22.

6 months ago

Massachusetts legislators are making crucial updates to disability terminology that could reshape support for individuals with disabilities.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #InclusiveLanguage #PolicyReform #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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6 months ago

Morgan County Schools updates construction progress at Prostel Junior High and Brewer High Construction at Prostel Junior High and Brewer High is on track and under budget.

Morgan County Schools are set to transform their facilities with crucial renovations and new sports complexes, all while staying under budget and on track!

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#AL #PublicSafety #EducationReform #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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7 months ago

Bend City Unveils Website Redesign Aimed at Improving Accessibility and User Experience City of Bend shares plans for a user-focused website redesign prioritizing accessibility features.

Bend is taking major strides towards inclusivity with a website redesign that prioritizes accessibility for all users, ensuring vital information is just a click away.

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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #UserExperience #BendAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News California

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7 months ago

Custom Playground Equipment Costs $430K for Mayor's Park in Brno Czech Republic Custom playground equipment designed and engineered for accessibility costs nearly $430,000.

Glendale's Mayor's Park is set to feature custom playground equipment from the Czech Republic, but the project comes with a hefty price tag of $430,000!

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#GlendaleLosAngelesCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityRecreation #AccessibilityStandards #GlendaleParks

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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7 months ago

Sedgwick County unveils plans for Envision Building remodel and new construction options Sedgwick County's Envision Building project includes detailed floor plans and remodeling costs.

Sedgwick County is set to transform the Envision Building with a $26.5 million renovation that promises modernized facilities and enhanced accessibility for its citizens.

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#SedgwickCounty #KS #CitizenPortal #PublicFacilities #CommunityDevelopment #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News California

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7 months ago

Construction Plans Include ADA Compliance and Facade Restoration for Local Businesses Plans improve access and aesthetics for local properties, including ADA restroom and facade cleanup.

Ojai is transforming its historic charm with new ADA-compliant designs and revitalized storefronts to enhance accessibility and aesthetics for all!

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#OjaiCityVenturaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #OjaiHistoricPreservation #CommunityImprovement #AccessibilityStandards

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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7 months ago

Town Council approves $1.37M construction contract for street resurfacing project Council reviews bids and awards contract for resurfacing three road segments.

Collierville is set to revamp its roads with a $1.37M resurfacing project that promises to enhance safety and accessibility for all!

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#ColliervilleShelbyCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureImprovement #CommunitySafety #AccessibilityStandards #ColliervilleRoads

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