Under the new federal rule, government websites must be fully ADA compliant by April 24, 2026. This means our websites must be accessible to individuals using assistive technologies such as screen readers and other accessibility tools.

Some key compliance items include items such as videos- must include captions or subtitles, all buttons, links, and images must have proper labels / alt text, no inaccessible drop-down menus or navigation features, PDFs and posted documents must be readable by assistive technology, forms, calendars, and interactive content must be accessible.

The ADA has published a helpful “first steps” guide.  Click here to access this guide. 

For those looking to evaluate their current website, this free tool is a good starting point: https://wave.webaim.org/

It’s worth noting that website accessibility is increasingly becoming an audit, legal, and risk management issue, not just an IT concern. Early planning will make this much easier and help avoid last-minute scrambles or compliance exposure.