ADA Title II Web Accessibility Rule

The DOJ rule requiring state and local government websites and apps to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, and its deadlines.

Last reviewed 2026-09-26 by the WebsiteAccessibility.io team.

Key takeaways

• The DOJ's 2024 rule sets WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the standard for state and local government web content and mobile apps.
• Compliance dates depend on the size of the public entity; see our regulatory updates page for the current dates.
• Vendors and contractors serving public bodies are often asked to show conformance.

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Sources

• U.S. Department of Justice — ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule
• W3C — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2

Related guides

• Accessibility Regulatory Updates
• ADA Website Accessibility Compliance
• Section 508 Compliance Guide