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Government Website Accessibility: Guides, Checklists, and Compliance Resources

Practical guidance written for government staff, IT teams, and compliance officers · not lawyers or consultants.

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Compliance

ADA Title II Government Website Compliance: The Complete 2027 Guide

A full summary of the DOJ rule, what it covers, and a practical action plan for government agencies facing the April 2027 and April 2028 deadlines.

Technical

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.

How-To

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.

How-To

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.

Compliance

ADA Website Compliance for Small Towns and Townships

A practical guide for small municipalities with limited IT capacity. What the law requires, what you can do now, and how to prioritize.

Technical

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

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

How-To

How to Write Accessible Alt Text for Government Website Images

A practical guide for content editors. What good alt text looks like, common mistakes, and how to handle different image types on government sites.

Compliance

Government Website Accessibility Statement: Template and Requirements

What an accessible website accessibility statement must include, how to publish it, and a template you can adapt for your agency.

Compliance

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

An urgency-focused breakdown of the final rule, enforcement mechanisms, and the specific steps local governments must take before April 2027.

Compliance

Government Website Accessibility for K-12 School Districts

Public school districts face the same ADA Title II obligations as cities and counties. This guide walks through the specific requirements for K-12.

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