The federal Department of Justice’s final rule in April updated the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accessibility for all government content. Here’s what that means for state and local entities.
June 18, 2024 •
Julia Edinger
Public- and private-sector experts have a few ideas for government on digital accessibility, following the federal Department of Justice’s (DOJ) April ruling updating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
As government agencies increasingly focus on digital service delivery, ensuring those services are usable for all constituents should be a priority. Unfortunately, advocates have said, many governments are not meeting users’ accessibility needs.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE UPDATE
The final rule sets specific requirements for ensuring state and local government agencies’ web content and mobile apps are usable for people with disabilities.
The DOJ’s stance has long been that under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all state and local government services must be accessible, including web and mobile platforms, according to a source familiar with the rule who was not authorized to [...]