Digital Accessibility Compliance

The new Title II ADA final rule clearly requires that state and local governments' web content and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities, with limited exceptions. 

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is now the official benchmark.

• April 24, 2026: Compliance deadline for Georgia state agencies

State or local governments serving a population under 50,000 persons and special district governments have an extra year. View source (external link).

• DOJ Final Rule: Final Rule on the Federal Register (external link)
• ADA Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet for State and Local Governments (external link)
• Standards: WCAG Quick Reference (external link)