New Regulations on ADA Accessibility Requirements for Websites/Mobile Apps/Social Media – Upcoming Webinar
By: Betsy Richardson,
July 31, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued new rules to ensure that local government websites, social media, and mobile apps are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Municipalities with 50,000 or more residents must comply by April 26, 2026. Municipalities below 50,000 in population have a deadline of April 26, 2027.
The rules require public digital content to meet recognized accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), with some exceptions (such as old or archived materials).
The Great Lakes ADA Center compiled the following resources, and the League will be hosting a webinar on WCAG 2.1 requirements on August 19, 2025 from noon – 1 p.m. Sign up here: Webinar Registration
Understanding the New Regulations:
- Webinar: ADA Title II Web & Mobile Application Accessibility Rule
- Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
- Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Government Entities: A Small Entity Compliance Guide
- Title II Regulations: Subpart H—Web and Mobile Accessibility
Planning Strategies for Compliance:
- Webinar: Planning for Success: New ADA Title II Web Content and Mobile App Requirements
- State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule
- Planning & Policies – WAI
- Test & Evaluate – WAI
- Great Lakes ADA Center FAQ: How do you ensure a third-party’s web content or mobile app complies with WCAG 2.1 Level AA?
Understanding the New Technical Standard – WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- WCAG 2.1 Understanding Docs
- How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference)
- WebAIM’s WCAG 2 Checklist (recommendations, NOT the standards themselves)
- Design & Develop – WAI
Let us know where your municipality stands in this process by completing this short poll: