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Government Website Accessibility Guides

Practical articles for government IT staff, web managers, and compliance officers. No jargon, no vendor spin.

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New guides published regularly. All articles are free.

ComplianceApr 2026 · 12 min read

ADA Title II Government Website Compliance: The Complete 2027 Guide

A full summary of the DOJ rule, who must comply, and a practical action plan for government agencies facing the April 2027 and April 2028 deadlines.

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TechnicalApr 2026 · 6 min read

WCAG 2.1 AA for Government Websites: What It Means and What It Requires

A breakdown of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and what they mean in practice for government web publishing teams and IT directors.

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How-ToApr 2026 · 10 min read

How to Audit Your Government Website's PDF Accessibility (Free Method)

Step-by-step instructions for identifying inaccessible PDFs on your government website before running a formal compliance audit.

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How-ToApr 2026 · 11 min read

Government Website PDF Remediation: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to fix inaccessible PDFs: from re-exporting tagged PDFs from source to OCR for scanned documents and HTML alternatives for SLED organizations.

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ComplianceMay 2026 · 10 min read

ADA Website Compliance for Small Towns and Townships

A practical guide for small municipalities with limited IT capacity. Budget-realistic roadmap, quick wins, and how to make the case to your board.

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TechnicalMay 2026 · 8 min read

Section 508 vs. WCAG 2.1 AA: What's the Difference for Government Websites?

Compliance officers encounter both Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA constantly. This guide clarifies the relationship and what each standard actually requires.

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How-ToMay 2026 · 9 min read

How to Write Accessible Alt Text for Government Website Images

Ten government-specific before/after examples, a decision tree, and a workflow checklist for content editors who publish to government websites.

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ComplianceMay 2026 · 8 min read

Government Website Accessibility Statement: Template and Requirements

A copy-paste-ready accessibility statement template, all required elements, and guidance on maintaining your feedback mechanism and update cadence.

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ComplianceMay 2026 · 11 min read

DOJ ADA Title II Final Rule: What Local Governments Must Do Before the Deadline

An in-depth breakdown of the final rule text, the enforcement mechanism, contractor responsibility, and an 18-month implementation checklist.

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How-ToMay 2026 · 10 min read

Government Website Accessibility for K-12 School Districts

ADA Title II, Section 504, IDEA, and Section 508 all apply to school district websites. A full breakdown of what each law requires and where the highest OCR risk areas are.

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