Montgomery WCAG Compliance Checklist

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Montgomery, Alabama public bodies and private websites serving city residents should follow WCAG to reduce legal risk and improve access. This checklist explains what Montgomery site owners need to do to assess, document, remediate, and report accessibility gaps. It highlights local enforcement pathways, federal enforcement context, routine testing methods, and practical remediation steps you can start this week. Use automated scans, manual testing with assistive tech, and a documented remediation plan tied to responsible staff and deadlines to make steady progress.

Run at least one automated scan and one manual test per major page type every quarter.

Penalties & Enforcement

Montgomery does not publish a city-level fine schedule for website accessibility violations on the official city pages; monetary fines are not specified on the cited page. [1] Federal enforcement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is handled by the U.S. Department of Justice and may include injunctive relief or litigation; specific statutory fines for web inaccessibility are typically not listed on the DOJ web-accessibility overview. [2] WCAG itself is a technical standard and does not set fines. [3]

When a municipal rule is not explicit, enforcement often proceeds through complaint, demand letter, and remedial orders rather than a published per-day fine.
  • Enforcers: federal Civil Rights Division (DOJ) for ADA complaints; local departments may coordinate review and remediation. [2]
  • Complaint pathway: submit complaints to the City contact or file with federal agencies as appropriate. [1]
  • Possible outcomes: remediation orders, settlement agreements, consent decrees, or civil litigation (monetary relief not typically summarized on guidance pages). [2]

Escalation, sanctions, and appeals

Escalation processes (first notice, follow-up, enforcement action) and appeal deadlines are not specified on the cited Montgomery pages. For federal complaints, DOJ and courts determine remedies case-by-case; the city page does not list appeal timelines. [1]

  • Monetary penalties: not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary remedies: corrective orders, required accessibility plans, monitoring and reporting obligations.
  • Appeals and review: follow official directives in any settlement or order; specific time limits are not posted on the cited Montgomery pages.

Common violations

  • Missing alt text or decorative images mis-tagged.
  • Poor keyboard navigation and focus management.
  • Insufficient color contrast and inaccessible forms.
  • Inaccessible PDFs and documents linked from the site.

Applications & Forms

The City of Montgomery does not publish a dedicated WCAG compliance application form or paid permit for remediation on the cited pages; formal forms for reporting accessibility issues are not specified on the cited page. [1] For federal complaints, use DOJ complaint procedures as described on their site. [2]

Checklist: Technical & Administrative Steps

Follow both technical WCAG success criteria and clear internal processes so accessibility becomes part of project workflows.

  • Governance: assign an accessibility lead and add accessibility review to change control and procurement.
  • Accessibility statement: publish a statement describing standards targeted (WCAG 2.1 AA recommended) and a contact method. [3]
  • Audit: run automated scans, manual keyboard tests, and screen reader checks on representative pages.
  • Remediation plan: prioritize fixes by impact, estimate cost, and set sprint-based deadlines.
  • Reporting: give users a clear contact and process for reporting inaccessible content; log reports and track resolution.
Document remediation dates and responsible staff so you can show progress in response to complaints.

How-To

  1. Define scope: list public-facing pages, PDFs, forms, and mobile app screens to include.
  2. Scan and test: run automated tools, keyboard-only navigation, and at least one screen reader test.
  3. Prioritize fixes: fix high-impact issues first (forms, navigation, PDFs).
  4. Create a remediation timeline: assign tasks, budgets, and milestones.
  5. Publish an accessibility statement and reporting contact; respond to reports within stated timelines.
  6. Maintain: schedule periodic re-testing and require accessibility checks in future procurements.

FAQ

Who enforces website accessibility for Montgomery websites?
The City may handle internal remediation requests but federal enforcement for ADA web access is handled by the U.S. Department of Justice; see the city contact and DOJ pages. [1][2]
How do I report an inaccessible Montgomery website?
Use the City contact link to report issues to local staff and, for federal complaints, follow DOJ complaint procedures. [1][2]
How long do I have to fix accessibility issues?
Specific remediation deadlines are not published on the cited city pages; timelines are usually negotiated during complaint or settlement processes. [1]

Key Takeaways

  • Start with an audit and publish an accessibility statement.
  • Document fixes and assign clear ownership to show progress to enforcers or complainants.
  • Plan recurring tests and include accessibility in procurement requirements.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Montgomery official site
  2. [2] U.S. Department of Justice - Web Accessibility
  3. [3] W3C - WCAG standards and guidelines

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