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From: Levine, Suzanne
Date: Dec 3, 2020 10:26AM

Hello WebAIM List folks,
We are using ESRI ArcGIS Web AppBuilder to create an Emergency Portal for the public. It will include maps to communicate during "blue-sky" days as well as specific emergencies (e.g. widespread power shut offs, fires, earthquakes, flooding...). There are many, many attribute layers that may or may not include important accessible information. Depending on the emergency will depend on which layers are turned on. (e.g. flooding, road closures, etc.) There may be more than one map (still being discussed). We want to provide the information in an accessible format for screen reader users, people who are in a panic and may be easily overwhelmed, folks who may not have the latest mobile technology to use the map, etc.

Do any of you have experience with the best solution? Or can recommend resources, site example or? What is the best way to manage such huge volume of attribute information?

thank you for your time,
Suzanne

Suzanne Levine
digital accessibility program manager

County of Marin
Department of Information Services and Technology
Phone: (415) 473-2260
Cell: (415) 717-7109

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