DOJ Title II Accessibility Rule for Digital Assets–Equal Access to Online Services for the Disabled
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile applications (apps) for people with disabilities. This final rule clarifies the obligations of state and local governments to make their websites and mobile applications accessible. This ensures equal access to online government services, including emergency information, courts, healthcare, schools, voting, and more. The rule specifies the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Levels A and AA, as the technical standard for accessibility