70%
of screen reader users encounter inaccessible PDFs on government websites
*GSA’s Office of Government-wide Policy
53%
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1 in 4
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*CDC National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
3x
People with disabilities are three times more likely to never go online at all due to persistent digital barrier
*Pew Research Center, Internet & Technology
85%
of the 600 most visited government websites have accessibility issues on their homepages. The gap between obligation and reality is stark.
*accessibilitychecker.org
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Frequently asked questions
Are government websites required to be accessible?
Yes. Federal law requires government websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to state and local government digital services, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act applies to federal agencies and those receiving federal funding. In 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule under ADA Title II, setting specific deadlines for state and local governments to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
What is WCAG and why does it matter for government sites?
WCAG — the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. While WCAG is not a law itself, U.S. courts and federal agencies, including the DOJ, consistently reference WCAG as the benchmark websites should conform to in order to comply with the ADA. For government agencies, conforming to WCAG 2.1 Level AA is now a legal requirement under the new ADA Title II rule.
What are the DOJ deadlines for ADA Title II compliance?
The DOJ’s final rule sets a phased timeline based on population size. Agencies serving populations of 50,000 or more have an earlier deadline, while smaller agencies have additional time. All state and local government entities covered by Title II are expected to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA by their applicable deadline. accessiBe can help your agency assess where you stand and take the right next steps.
What's the difference between Section 508 and ADA Title II?
Section 508 applies to federal agencies and organizations that receive federal funding — it requires that their information and communication technology, including websites, be accessible. ADA Title II applies more broadly to all state and local government entities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in public services, including digital ones. Many government organizations are subject to both.
Does accessiBe's accessibility platform work for government websites?
Yes. accessiBe’s accessibility platform combines AI automation, developer tools, and human expertise — tailored to each organization’s unique needs — to help government agencies achieve their compliance goals and serve every constituent equitably.