In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a new web accessibility rule under Title II of the ADA that requires WCAG 2.1 AA conformance for websites, web content, and documents. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers state and local governments which web includes public educational institutions and learning centers and programs.… Continue Reading Digital Accessibility Project Guide for Schools: Compliance with New ADA Title II Web Rule

State and local governments must comply with the various requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Generally, Title II prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and the new web accessibility rule published by the Department of Justice (DOJ) sets out specifically what must be done in terms of accessibility (WCAG… Continue Reading ADA Title II: Who Must Be Compliant with New Website Accessibility Rule?

Under the updated ADA Title II, not all web content must immediately be WCAG 2.1 AA conformant. The exceptions are designed to allow governments to focus first on making the most critical and frequently used content accessible. Let’s go over the five exceptions as named in the DOJ’s web rule Fact Sheet. Archived Web Content… Continue Reading Web Content Exceptions Under New ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule

Creating a comprehensive budget for compliance with the new web accessibility rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is critical for ensuring that your digital assets meet the necessary standards without overextending your financial resources. This detailed guide will provide practical cost expectations and cost-effective planning and execution of your web… Continue Reading How to Budget for Costs of ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance

Many state and law governments covered by Title II are unfamiliar with digital accessibility. In this guide, we’ll cover the important considerations and steps to take to become compliant with the recently published ADA Title II Website Accessibility Rule. Standards Under the new ADA Title II, all digital assets and content must conform with WCAG… Continue Reading How to Become Compliant with New ADA Title II Website Accessibility Rule