On April 24, 2024 the U.S. Department of Justice published a “final rule” requiring state and local governments to make their services, programs, and activities accessible to people with disabilities under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act. This includes services provided online and through mobile apps. Prior to this rule, only Federal entities were required to comply.
How long do you have to comply?
State and local governments must make sure that their web content and mobile apps meet WCAG 2.1, Level AA within two or three years of when the rule was published (depending on their population).
How is compliance determined?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA is the technical standard for state and local governments’ web content and mobile apps.
Are there any exceptions?
The only exceptions to the requirement are pre-existing archived content, and content posted by third-parties prior to the rule.
How can we help?
Don’t wait until the last minute to get your website or app up to compliance. Contact us today and get started!