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Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web & Mobile Application Accessibility Rule

In April 2024, the United States Department of Justice published a rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The rule sets technical requirements for state and local governments to follow to make sure that their websites and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities.

This page collects links to information and resources relating to this rule.

Fact Sheet

This fact sheet gives a summary of the rule. The summary is designed to provide introductory information about the rule’s requirements, particularly for people who may not have a legal background. This the best place to start learning about the rule.

The Rule: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities

Other First-Party Guidance and Resources

In addition to the fact sheet listed above, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division also provides these useful resources:

  • Webinar on the rule
    This video provides a summary of the rule, with introductory information about the rule's requirements.
  • First Steps Toward Complying with the Rule
    This guide includes suggested steps that ADA Coordinators and others working with state and local governments may want to take as they plan to ensure that their web content and mobile apps comply with the rule.
  • Small Entity Compliance Guide
    Though this is titled "Small Entity Compliance Guide", it nevertheless contains information that may be useful to entities of any size.
  • ADA Information Line

Third-Party Resources

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Digital Accessibility Working Group hosted an online series of informational meetings about the rule and how states can prepare to meet its compliance deadline. Materials from these meetings are available to NASCIO members. This form can be used to request access.