Many DeafBlind adults in Seattle depend on technology every day, but most digital tools are built for people who can see or hear well. Staff at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. saw this problem up close. The gap in digital access made it harder for community members to stay… [ Keep reading ]
As Seattle welcomes local communities and visitors from around the world this summer for 2026 FIFA World Cup events, we’re reminded how important it is to be a City that includes everyone – regardless of their background or abilities. People rely on City websites, blogs, mobile apps, online forms, maps, videos, and social media to find information and access services…. [ Keep reading ]
City is recognized for efforts to make information more accessible, transparent, and engaging for Seattle residents, and for its innovative Winter Weather Response Map The City of Seattle received two Center for Digital Government (CDG) awards for delivering accessible, transparent, and engaging digital services for residents. Seattle was recognized for… [ Keep reading ]
Good content strategy makes a government digital experience easy and inclusive.
(Originally posted on the City Innovation Hub, July 31, 2024) Seattle is celebrating progress toward making public benefits more accessible for residents since the expansion of the Affordable Seattle program one year ago. Mayor Harrell announced the expansion of the Affordable Seattle initiative on July 12, 2023, part of his… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s GAAD Planning Team prepared eight different sessions for a variety of audiences within our workforce, including legal requirements, stories of successes within City departments, and interviews with members of the disability community about their personal experiences.
