United States
ADA Title II
The U.S. Department of Justice rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act adopts WCAG 2.1 Level AA for the web content and mobile apps of state and local governments. Compliance dates were extended by an interim final rule in April 2026; the technical standard is unchanged.
- Technical baseline
- The instrument names WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA directly.
- Applies to
- United States — state and local government
- Responsible body
- U.S. Department of Justice
Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II — DOJ web and mobile application accessibility rule
What it asks for
- Web content and mobile apps of state and local governments meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA by the applicable date.
Compliance dates
- Serving a population of 50,000 or more: 26 April 2027.
- Serving under 50,000, and special district governments: 26 April 2028.
How AccessFold helps
- Assessment against WCAG 2.1 A and AA as a selectable baseline.
- Dated evidence, remediation tracking and monitoring.
What this does not cover
- Mobile apps and third-party content that a web scan does not reach.
- No compliance verdict is issued.
AccessFold provides diagnostics and evidence relevant to this framework. It does not determine compliance.