DOJ Title II Digital Accessibility Compliance for State & Local Governments

Practical guidance for preparing your agency to comply with the DOJ's 2024 Title II rule.

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Understanding the DOJ Title II Rule

In April 2026, the DOJ extended the Title II Digital Accessibility compliance deadlines by one year. The accessibility requirements did not change. Public entities must still make their websites, mobile apps, PDFs, forms, and online services meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

  • The deadline for agencies serving over 50,000 people is April 24, 2027
  • Smaller agencies must comply by April 24, 2028

This rule isn’t optional. Non-compliance can lead to:

  • Lawsuits
  • Federal funding delays
  • Service disruptions

But more importantly:

Real people in your community won’t be able to access the services they need.

Who's Affected?

Any state or local entity providing public-facing digital content, including:

County and Municipal Governments

Public Libraries and School Districts

Universities and Community Colleges

Transit Agencies

Public Health Agencies

And More

👋 Hi, I’m Ann Landis

Photo of Ann CB Landis, Principal of Tamarin SoftwareI’m a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) with over 20 years of experience in web development, digital remediation, and government communications.

I am passionate about making the web, mobile apps and online documents accessible for all. That’s why I help agencies like yours understand the requirements—and meet them—without blowing up your workflows.

I’m based in South Central PA, and I specialize in:

  • Accessibility audits (websites, PDFs, portals)
  • PDF/UA remediation and tagging
  • Strategic compliance roadmaps
  • Staff training and support

I’ve provided accessibility services for organizations like Aetna, BGE, the Maryland Transit Administration, the Maryland Judiciary, and the University of Vermont. I specialize in helping public agencies identify compliance gaps and meet current ADA standards with clarity and efficiency.

Common Pitfalls

Overheard…

  • Accessibility? What’s that?
  • Doesn’t it do that automatically?
  • A vendor made this. I just posted it.
  • It passed the checker, so I thought it was fine.
  • PDFs have a different standard?

All of these assumptions can lead to non-compliance under the new DOJ rules.

What Needs to Be Accessible?

  • Websites and portals
  • Agendas, permits, forms, and public notices
  • Online services and applications
  • Emergency alerts and public dashboards
  • Archived documents still in use

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Not sure where to begin? I offer a free 30-minute consultation to help you:

  • Understand what the DOJ rule requires
  • Identify your highest-risk content
  • Plan a manageable, affordable path to compliance
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