09 Board Resolution
Recommended: Option B (Moderate Remediation, $30K–$100K, 8–12 weeks). Start Option A actions this week while planning B.
Investment Options
| Option | What | Cost | Timeline |
|---|
| A: Minimal | Statement, lorem ipsum, contact fixes, timer | $0–$5K | 2–4 weeks |
| B: Moderate ★ | Professional audit + remediation + PDFs + VPATs | $30K–$100K | 8–12 weeks |
| C: Comprehensive | Rebuild + governance + EdTech + participatory design | $80K–$150K+ | 4–6 months |
ROI Summary
- Proactive: $30K–$100K (one-time) + $2K–$10K/yr monitoring
- Lawsuit avoided: $50K–$300K+
- CO statutory damages avoided: Up to $150,500
- Federal funding secured: $15M+/year
- School district contracts preserved: 24 districts
- PR value: "First IDD nonprofit in Colorado to achieve WCAG 2.2 AA"
Proposed 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 within 14 days; complete a professional audit and prioritized remediation plan within 30 days; and complete remediation and verification within 90 days, subject to budget approval and vendor availability. Laradon will require VPAT/ACR documentation from key third-party vendors and adopt accessibility requirements in future procurement.
Gemini Research 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."
The Closing Argument
"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."