Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Resources
Demystifying ADA for Local Governments, Review, May-June 2022
Attorney General Opinion, ADA accommodation and virtual meetings; February 24, 2022
Sample Title II policies (accessibility)
- Ionia (HRC) pop. 13,378
grievance form
- Mason (HRC) pop. 8,283 (grievance form included)
Sample Title VI plans (non-discrimination)
- Bridgman (HRC) pop. 2,096
- Goodrich (HRV) pop. 2,022
- Saginaw (HRC) pop. 44,202
New Department of Justice ADA requirements for municipal websites/apps/social media (April 26, 2026 deadline for municipalities above 50,000 population and April 26, 2027 deadline for municipalities below 50,000 population)
ADA Accessibility Requirements, MML webinar slides and Q&A – August 19, 2025
Resources from the Great Lakes ADA Center
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