ADA Title II Compliance
Your Blueprint for Accessibility
Here's what CDDs need to know about the latest digital accessibility requirements for websites and digital documents.
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In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establishing digital accessibility requirements for state and local government entities, specifically noting the inclusion of Districts.
Now, the clock is ticking for CDDs to ensure their website and digital content — including PDFs and other digital documents — are accessible to all residents. Here’s a quick primer on the law’s key requirements and deadlines.
What digital content needs to be accessible?
Under Title II of the ADA, state and local government entities, including districts, must follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. This includes meeting minimum color contrast requirements for people with low vision, providing resizable text, and ensuring that websites and documents (PDFs) are compatible with assistive technologies.
To comply with the latest ADA requirements, CDDs must ensure the following content is accessible:
To comply with the latest ADA requirements, CDDs must ensure the following content is accessible:
Web Content
Any information or services on a district website, email newsletter, or resident portal must be accessible to all users.
Digital Documents
All digital documents (PDF) — such as financial or meeting minutes — must be compatible with assistive technology.
Start Now — Don’t Wait!
With hundreds and potentially thousands of web pages, PDFs, and other digital documents to test and make accessible, you shouldn’t leave compliance to the last second. Starting now can help you:
Avoid legal risks before the deadline
Serve your residents more effectively today
Spread out the workload
OUR SOLUTIONS
Digital Accessibility Solutions for CDDs
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Automated Tests and Fixes
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Document (PDF) Remediation
Let our team test your documents, forms, and PDFs against the latest accessibility standards to ensure they are accessible to all users and compliant with the DOJ’s Title II legal requirements.
Expert Testing
Uncover accessibility issues that automation alone cannot detect with custom testing from certified experts — with custom, code-based fixes for your unique accessibility issues.
Accessibility Help Desk
Our Accessibility Help Desk provides users with an easy-to-use interface for reporting issues — fast-tracking fixes and improving compliance.
Custom Legal Response
Get a custom legal response for ADA demand letters or settlement negotiations. Our clients consistently receive fewer claims, fewer cases reaching litigation, and lower settlement costs.
Documented Testing and Fixes
Document your commitment to digital accessibility with exportable reports that can be provided in response to legal claims.
Use AudioEye solutions for some or all of your district(s) digital accessibility needs. If you have a trusted website provider, use AudioEye to ensure all district documents (PDFs) are fully accessible and meet legal requirements.
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