Your Website Must Be Accessible by April 2027
The ADA Title II rule requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance for all state and local government websites. We audit, remediate, and monitor your site to ensure full compliance — before the deadline arrives.
What Non-Compliance Actually Means
Legal exposure
Government entities that fail ADA Title II face lawsuits, DOJ investigations, and settlement costs. The number of accessibility lawsuits has increased 300% since 2018.
Excluded citizens
13% of US adults have a disability. An inaccessible website means they cannot access permits, pay bills, find information, or participate in public services.
Federal funding at risk
Non-compliance can jeopardize federal grants and funding tied to civil rights requirements.
Reputational damage
Public accessibility failures generate media coverage, public complaints, and erode trust in government services.
Comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA Audit
Automated scanning of all pages (aXe, WAVE, Lighthouse)
Comprehensive automated tooling identifies technical violations across every page of your site, establishing a baseline conformance score.
Manual keyboard navigation testing
Every interactive element is tested for full keyboard operability — tab order, focus indicators, skip links, and escape from modals and dropdowns.
Screen reader compatibility verification
We test with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver to verify that all content, navigation, and interactive elements are announced correctly and in logical order.
Color contrast ratio analysis
All text, icons, and interactive element boundaries are checked against WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratios — 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text.
Form and interactive element accessibility
Labels, error messages, required field indicators, and ARIA attributes are verified for every form, button, and interactive component.
PDF and document accessibility review
Downloadable PDFs and documents are checked for tagged structure, reading order, alt text, and compatibility with assistive technology.
Video and multimedia captioning check
All video and audio content is reviewed for accurate captions, audio descriptions, and transcript availability.
Mobile accessibility testing
Touch targets, zoom behavior, orientation, and responsive layout are tested on mobile devices to ensure equal access across screen sizes.
Multilingual content accessibility
Language attributes, text direction, and translated content are verified so non-English speakers using assistive technology receive proper support.
VPAT/ACR documentation preparation
We prepare formal Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates and Accessibility Conformance Reports documenting your site's compliance status.
How We Get You to Compliance
Scan
Automated tools identify technical issues across every page. We establish a baseline score and map the full scope of violations.
Test
Manual testing by accessibility specialists catches issues automation misses — keyboard traps, screen reader failures, cognitive barriers.
Report
You receive a prioritized compliance report: critical issues first, with exact fix instructions and estimated effort for each.
Fix
We remediate issues directly, or provide your team with actionable fix tickets. Ongoing monitoring ensures you stay compliant.
ADA Title II Website Requirements
The Department of Justice finalized rules requiring state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Here is what you need to know.
April 26, 2027 deadline
State and local government entities serving populations of 50,000 or more must achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance by this date.
April 26, 2028 for smaller entities
Government entities serving populations under 50,000 have an extended deadline of April 2028 — but early action avoids last-minute scrambles.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the required standard
This is the specific technical standard referenced in the rule. It includes 50 success criteria covering perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust content.
Applies to websites and mobile apps
The rule covers all web content and mobile applications used by the public to access government services and information.
Key requirements
Must include: text alternatives for images, full keyboard navigation, captions for video, sufficient color contrast, proper form labels, consistent navigation, and clear error identification.
VPAT documentation recommended
While not strictly mandated, a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) demonstrates due diligence and provides a formal record of your compliance status for procurement and oversight.
Accessibility Audit Packages
Compliance Audit
$2,500 – $7,500
- Full WCAG 2.1 AA automated + manual audit
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
- ADA Title II risk assessment
- VPAT/ACR documentation
- Executive summary for leadership
Full Compliance
$7,500 – $25,000
- Everything in One-Time Audit
- Full code-level remediation
- PDF/document accessibility fixes
- Re-test and certification
- 90-day monitoring included
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Make Your Website Accessible?
Get ahead of the ADA Title II deadline. Clear report. Actionable fixes. Full compliance.