Why April 26, 2027 matters
Under the Department of Justice’s updated ADA Title II rule, state and local governments with populations of 50,000 or more must make their websites, mobile apps, and digital content conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 26, 2027. Smaller public entities and special district governments have until April 26, 2028. Meeting these deadlines may require identifying and remediating accessibility barriers across websites, documents, forms, and other digital content. Starting early gives organizations time to assess their content, prioritize higher-risk assets, and build accessibility into ongoing workflows.