At a Glance What We're Asking
This is the decision page. Everything before this — the barriers, the legal exposure, the financial risk, the vendor gaps, the roadmap — leads here. We’re asking the board to approve Option B: a professional remediation investment of $30K–$100K over 8–12 weeks. Start the seven zero-cost fixes this week. Convene the Risk Committee within 10 business days. The rest follows a clear, phased plan.
Approve Option B (professional remediation). Convene the Risk Committee within 10 business days. Begin zero-cost fixes immediately. This protects $15M+ in federal funding, 24 district contracts, and $3.5M in donation revenue — at 3–10× less than the cost of reacting to a lawsuit.
Resolution Proposed Board Resolution
RESOLVED: Laradon will implement a digital accessibility program aligned to
WCAG 2.2 AA, beginning immediately, to remove barriers to participation, donation, and service access for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Laradon will:
- Publish an accessibility statement and feedback mechanism (dedicated
accessibility@laradon.org) within 14 days
- Complete zero-cost remediation (lorem ipsum, broken contact links, countdown timer,
lang attribute, fundraising counter) within 7 days
- Complete a professional WCAG 2.2 AA audit and prioritized remediation plan within 30 days
- Complete remediation and verification within 90 days, subject to budget approval and vendor availability
- Require VPAT/ACR documentation from key third-party vendors (EveryAction, ApplyToJob, EdTech) and adopt accessibility requirements in future procurement
Audit Recommendation
"The Board is advised to convene its Risk Committee immediately to review this audit and authorize the execution of Phase 1 remediation within the next 10 business days." This audit constitutes formal notice of the risk — inaction after notice may affect D&O coverage.
Options Investment Levels
Option A: Minimal
$0–$5K · 2–4 weeks
Accessibility statement + feedback; remove lorem ipsum; fix link text; high-impact template fixes; basic PDF triage. Best for: "Stop the bleeding" — reduces reputational risk fast.
Option B: Moderate ★ Recommended
$30K–$100K · 8–12 weeks
Professional WCAG 2.2 audit ($8K–$20K); prioritized remediation sprints ($15K–$50K); PDF remediation (
PDF/UA); vendor VPAT requests; re-audit/verification ($5K–$15K).
Best for: Meaningful risk reduction + credible governance story.
Option C: Comprehensive
$80K–$150K+ · 4–6 months
Rebuild navigation + templates; design tokens for contrast/focus; full PDF library; accessibility governance + monitoring; EdTech procurement controls; participatory design testing. Best for: Long-term resilience and national leadership positioning.
ROI Return on Investment
$50K–$300K+
Lawsuit cost avoided (settlement + mandated remediation) ·
TestParty
$150,500
CO statutory damages avoided ($3,500 × 43 findings) ·
CO OIT FAQ
First in Colorado
PR value — "First IDD nonprofit in CO to achieve WCAG 2.2 AA" ·
Positive story
Owners Who Does What
Executive / Board
Pass resolution. Remove overlay (policy). Commission professional audit. Vendor VPAT requirements.
This week → 30 days
Communications / IT
Publish accessibility statement + accessibility@laradon.org. PDF inventory. EdTech disclosure.
14 days
Content Editors
Remove lorem ipsum. Fix link text (~20 instances). Add alt text. Fix heading structure. Correct Annual Report link.
7 days → 4 weeks
Skip link. Nav keyboard access. Focus indicators. Heading hierarchy. ARIA fixes. Target sizes. Modal fixes. lang attribute. aria-hidden on duplicate nav.
2–4 weeks
HR / Vendor
ApplyToJob: cookie banner fix + form labels. Request VPAT. Evaluate alternatives if no response.
2–4 weeks
Development Team
Consolidate donation flows. Coordinate with EveryAction on VPAT + remediation. Fix fundraising counter.
30–90 days
Key Numbers For the Board
The Closing Thought
"Our mission is empowerment. Every one of these improvements directly serves the people Laradon exists to help. A student with Down Syndrome can find their school page independently. A parent with anxiety can donate without being pressured by a countdown timer. A job applicant with cerebral palsy can submit an application without exhausting themselves on 100 tab stops. This isn't compliance for compliance's sake — it's mission delivery through digital channels."