Brief

This 2026 budget-related motion directs the city to analyze the costs of making all city web and mobile applications accessible to people with disabilities under ADA standards. The Council initiated the file on June 24, 2026, requesting a centralized special use fund review. The motion is currently pending in the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee as of July 7, 2026.

Full summary

Council File 26-0600-S68 is a budget-related motion that directs city staff to conduct a comprehensive cost analysis for bringing all Los Angeles city web and mobile applications into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements. The motion uses the framework of the 2026 budget process and references a Centralized Special Use Fund (R46) as the potential mechanism for funding such compliance efforts. The substantive request centers on identifying what it would cost the city to achieve and maintain ADA-compliant web and mobile application accessibility. This includes both initial remediation of existing platforms and ongoing compliance management. The analysis would help Council understand the budget implications of ensuring digital services are usable by residents with disabilities, including those with visual, hearing, mobility, and cognitive disabilities. The motion was introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee on July 7, 2026, where it remains pending. The file does not expire until July 24, 2028, providing an extended window for committee review and action. No substantive committee action has been taken as of the last recorded activity.

Activity (1)

• 2026-07-07 Council document(s) referred to Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-24 Budget Recommendation · other