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Is Government Ready for the 2026 Accessibility Deadline?

How are public agencies preparing for the April 2026 federal deadline requiring digital accessibility across government services? In this interview, Mike Teeters of Tyler Technologies, a major software provider for local and state governments, shares his insights on where accessibility progress is happening, what challenges remain and how agencies can approach compliance amid funding and tech limitations. From legacy systems and mobile basics and creative budgeting, this conversation covers digital equity, accessibility, and the future of inclusive government technology. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Will governments meet the deadline? 01:33 – Legacy systems & risk inertia 02:42 – The problem with “the basics” 03:49 – Where things are improving 04:50 – What agencies can do 06:15 – Beyond software: Hardware & VPATs 07:33 – What the future looks like 08:46 – Closing thoughts Read more about state and local governments efforts toward digital accessibility at www.govtech.com. Government Technology is the award-winning national magazine covering information technology's role in state and local governments. Keep up on government tech trends by viewing more videos at http://govtech.com/sponsored/videos.