ADA Title II

ADA Title II Is Now Law

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has published its Title II ruling on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the Federal Register. The final ruling brings clarity about the ADA’s relevance to state and local government websites and applications (apps).

From the ADA website:

Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make sure that their services, programs, and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. Title II applies to all services, programs, or activities of state and local governments, from adoption services to zoning regulation. This includes the services, programs, and activities that state and local governments offer online and through mobile apps.

You can read the full Title II ruling at the Federal Register.

What This Means

In short, this means local and state government websites and apps are covered under the ADA. All of these websites and apps should use the technical requirements specified in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 to determine their technical compliance. Failing to comply with these technical standards means that someone with disabilities might not be able to use your website or app. Further, you may face judgements or fines.

State and local governments’ compliance deadline is April 24, 2026. You can read more at the DOJ’s Title II Fact Sheet.

Futher Reading

• New Rule on the Accessibility of Web content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
• State and Local Governments
• Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities