The basics

Is ADA compliance mandatory for websites?

For state and local government sites: yes, under ADA Title II and the DOJ 2024 final rule. For private businesses: there is no formal DOJ deadline, but Title III applies and courts apply WCAG 2.1 AA. In 2025, plaintiffs filed 3,117 federal website lawsuits.

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