The Esri FedGIS conference is a leading event for geospatial professional development, tailored for government professionals across all levels. Scheduled for February 10–11, 2026, in Washington, DC, Esri has organized this event to deliver up-to-date learning experiences, curated opportunities for professional growth, and specialized training to empower government GIS practitioners.
During the event, Esri will host two sessions focused on making Esri applications more accessible. These sessions will cover relevant accessibility standards in GIS, share best practices for implementation, and provide demonstrations on how to enhance accessibility in maps and apps.
2026 Sessions
Tuesday, February 10, 3:00- 4:00 pm EST
Data visualizations are increasingly used to communicate important information. Ensuring that this information is accessible for everyone is critical. Learn about digital accessibility essentials for improving mapping and data visualizations according to current accessibility standards. Discover the relationship between accessibility and GIS, and the features supporting accessibility across ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile technologies. This presentation also introduces methods to evaluate and remediate data visualizations according to best practices.
Presenters: @CharmelMenzel and @JessicaMccall
Wednesday, February 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Make the content in your web apps in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise accessible for all audiences. Come explore accessibility principles, learn about new and existing accessibility features in web apps, discover tools to identify potential accessibility issues, and gain configuration best practices for accessibility.
Presenters: @CharmelMenzel and @JessicaMccall
FedGIS Showcase
Visit the Esri showcase to learn more about accessibility features and functionality available in ArcGIS. Charmel Menzel and Jessica McCall will be in the Product Area to answer questions and talk about accessibility!
Additional Resources
At Esri, we are committed to creating accessible products and services compatible with the latest assistive technology.
Esri Accessibility Site
Accessibility Conformance Reports
Esri Accessibility Resources
Esri Legal Accessibility
Esri Community - Accessibility Board
