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ADA Compliance Compliance for Government Websites

Meet Americans with Disabilities Act Web Accessibility requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for government organizations.

Why ADA Compliance Matters for Government

ADA Title II requires state and local governments to provide accessible services

DOJ has entered hundreds of consent decrees over government accessibility

Citizens have right to accessible government services regardless of disability

Government websites must provide equal access to public programs

Inaccessible government denies civil rights to citizens with disabilities

ADA Compliance Requirements for Government

Program accessibility

All government programs and services must be accessible

Effective communication

Citizens must be able to communicate with government effectively

Website accessibility

Government websites must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards

Self-evaluation and transition plans

Governments must assess accessibility and plan improvements

Common ADA Compliance Issues in Government Websites

Issue

City websites preventing disabled residents from paying bills

Solution

Audit and remediate utility payment systems for accessibility

Issue

Court systems with inaccessible e-filing

Solution

Ensure electronic court filing meets accessibility standards

Issue

Public meeting videos without captions

Solution

Caption all public meetings and provide transcripts

Issue

Permit applications requiring in-person visits due to inaccessible online forms

Solution

Make online applications fully accessible to reduce in-person requirements

How A11yScan Helps Government Meet ADA Compliance

ADA Compliance Testing

Automated testing against all ADA Compliance success criteria relevant to government.

Government Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common government accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate ADA Compliance compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring to maintain ADA Compliance compliance as your government site evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Government ADA Compliance Compliance

What accessibility standard does ADA Title II require?

DOJ has clarified that WCAG 2.1 AA is the technical standard for state and local government websites under ADA Title II. Recent regulatory guidance confirms this requirement.

Can citizens sue local governments over inaccessible websites?

Yes, citizens can file complaints with DOJ or pursue private litigation over ADA Title II violations. Many governments have entered consent decrees requiring comprehensive accessibility remediation.

What is the DOJ doing about government website accessibility?

DOJ actively investigates complaints, issues guidance, and enters consent decrees with governments. Recent rulemaking has clarified technical standards for government web accessibility.

Ready to Achieve ADA Compliance Compliance for Your Government Website?

Start with a free accessibility scan and see exactly where your government site stands with ADA Compliance requirements.