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ADA & Section 508 Digital Accessibility Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The SPPC operates under ongoing ADA Title II and Section 508 mandates requiring accessible digital content, forms, and public communications. A fragmented mix of tools creates accessibility gaps across public-facing portals and PDF reporting, elevating compliance and service-delivery risk for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 state budget includes a $4 million appropriation for federal ADA digital-accessibility compliance, with an additional $10 million accessibility grant request reinforcing the funding environment. Acting within this budget cycle positions the agency to close compliance gaps, reduce legal exposure, and improve equitable access to public services.
FY2026–2027 ADA compliance appropriation
Discuss this project →Consolidate Digital Content Tools for Accessible Public Services
Web Accessibility · Digital Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The SPPC currently relies on fragmented digital tools for forms and collaboration, creating inconsistent ADA Title II and Section 508 compliance across Tennessee.gov and public-facing communications. This fragmentation increases accessibility risk and burdens staff with inefficient content management across multiple platforms.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 state budget includes a $4 million appropriation for federal ADA digital-accessibility compliance, creating a direct and near-term funding pathway. Consolidating now reduces compliance exposure, improves equitable access for residents with disabilities, and aligns with the DDA's broader digital transformation priorities.
FY2026–2027 ADA compliance appropriation
Discuss this project →Close Emergency Preparedness Gaps with Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging has identified critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an unconfirmed EOP/COOP status and no mass-notification platform. Recent flooding and winter storm events underscore the operational risk of delayed or inaccessible emergency alerts for vulnerable populations served by the agency.
The opportunity
Emergency preparedness mandates are driving agency-level action across state government, creating near-term urgency to address notification gaps ahead of the upcoming budget cycle. Establishing a coordinated, accessible alert capability now reduces operational risk and strengthens continuity of services for residents with disabilities and aging Tennesseans.