Stay up-to-date with the latest ADA compliance news, deadlines, and best practices for government websites. Get expert insights to keep your site compliant and accessible.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) became mandatory June 28, 2025 across all 27 EU member states. It applies to e-commerce, banking, transport, telecom, and more — and reaches US businesses serving EU customers. Here's what it requires and how to check compliance today.
The Department of Justice just torpedoed a $5 million ADA website class action settlement, calling it a payday for attorneys that does nothing to actually make the website accessible. The message to every organization: paper compliance and vague promises won't survive DOJ scrutiny.
New York is the #1 state for ADA website lawsuits — 1,108 filed in 2025 alone, 28% of the national total. With 4,000+ government entities facing the April 2026 deadline and dual legal exposure under both federal ADA and NY Human Rights Law, New York agencies face the most complex compliance environment in the country.
608 Ohio school districts face April 2026 ADA website compliance deadlines, but only 14% of districts nationally are ready. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Akron districts face the earliest deadline. Here's what Ohio K-12 administrators need to know.
The DOJ submitted a revised ADA Title II rule to OIRA as an Interim Final Rule. Now the National Federation of the Blind is fighting back, the National League of Cities is collecting cost data, and advocacy groups are mobilizing for OIRA meetings. The April 2026 deadline is still in effect — but the political battle is intensifying. Here's everything you need to know.
California requires WCAG 2.2 AA for state agencies — a higher bar than the federal WCAG 2.1 standard. With AB 434 biennial certification, Unruh Act penalties of $4,000+ per violation, and 3,252 ADA lawsuits in 2025, California government entities face the most aggressive compliance environment in the nation.
Multiple Georgia counties have faced DOJ enforcement actions for website accessibility violations. With 1,525 government entities facing the April 2026 deadline, Georgia is a growing enforcement target. Here's what GA government agencies need to know about lawsuit risk and compliance.
Florida surpassed New York as the #2 ADA lawsuit state in 2025 with 1,823 filings. With 2,169 government entities facing the April 2026 deadline and no state-level accessibility law, Florida relies entirely on federal mandates. Here's what FL government agencies need to know.
The current WCAG version as of March 2026 is WCAG 2.2. The W3C published a new WCAG 3.0 Working Draft on March 3, 2026 with 174 requirements (renamed from outcomes) that will eventually replace the A/AA/AAA conformance model. WCAG 3.0 is years from becoming a legal requirement.
Your college mandated WCAG 2.1 AA by April 2026 but gave you zero tools. The only guide written for faculty, with a real case study and 60-day fix plan.
Seyfarth Shaw's 2025 annual report confirms 8,667 ADA Title III federal lawsuits. Florida surpassed New York for #2 nationally. Pro se AI-powered filings surged 40%. With the April 2026 government deadline weeks away, here's what the data means for your organization.
A landmark $2M settlement in Bashin v. Conduent proved that web developers — not just website owners — can be held liable for building inaccessible websites. Filed under California's False Claims Act, this case opens the door for similar lawsuits in 30 states. Here's what it means for developers, contractors, and government entities.
Even strong remediation efforts can fail if documentation is missing or flawed. Avoid the most common mistakes that undermine good-faith defenses.
Good-faith compliance is ongoing. This quarterly monitoring plan outlines how to scan, document fixes, and report progress with a simple template.
Courts look for evidence of remediation, not just promises. This guide shows what to document, how to prove fixes, and how to build a defensible ADA remediation record.
A written accessibility policy is one of the strongest good-faith signals for government entities. Use these templates to define ownership, standards, and public response protocols.
Use this ADA documentation checklist to build a defensible record before the 2026 deadline. This guide covers audits, remediation logs, policies, training, and monitoring.
Today's ADA lawsuit news: 8,667 cases filed in 2025, DOJ blocks $5M class settlement, AI-powered pro se lawsuits up 40%, and the April 2026 compliance deadline just days away. Critical updates for government entities.
Manning Law APC filed 280+ ADA website accessibility lawsuits in just the first half of 2025, representing 14% of all federal cases. Learn who they target, their top plaintiffs, and proven defense strategies.
Texas leads the nation with 5,868 government entities facing April 2026 ADA compliance deadline. DOJ secured election website settlements in October 2025. 224 lawsuits filed in 2024 with $52k average settlement.
Ohio's 3,084 government entities face April 2026 deadline. Miami University paid $260K+ in landmark settlement. Learn about Ohio's unique Sixth Circuit nexus rule and Toledo-area enforcement.
WCAG 2.2 became an ISO international standard in October 2025. Learn the 9 new success criteria, upgrade path from WCAG 2.1, and implications for ADA compliance strategy.
Just 31 plaintiffs and 16 law firms are responsible for over 50% of ALL ADA website accessibility lawsuits. This investigation reveals who they are, their targeting methods, and proven defense strategies.
The April 24, 2026 federal ADA deadline is weeks away. Full WCAG 2.1 compliance is mathematically impossible from scratch. This emergency guide shows what to prioritize and how good faith documentation can reduce settlements by 40-60%.
The $5.15 million California web accessibility class action settlement is the largest in ADA digital accessibility history. This precedent proves class actions are viable and puts every government entity on notice.
When sued for ADA violations, the first question courts ask: Did you do anything? Good faith documentation proves you tried. Learn why compliance certificates matter for government entities.
AI tools like ChatGPT are democratizing ADA litigation—federal pro se lawsuits jumped 40% in 2025. Anyone with a disability can now generate a complaint in minutes. Learn how AI is changing accessibility enforcement and why automated compliance tools will not save you.
Wisconsin's 421 school districts and 601 cities face April 24, 2026 ADA compliance deadline. 34 federal lawsuits filed in H1 2025, Milwaukee County settled for $66k. Complete guide for Wisconsin government entities.
Pennsylvania's formal ADA lawsuits dropped 43% to 47 cases in H1 2025, but demand letters exploded. Schools and cities settling quietly to avoid publicity. Learn how PA's shadow litigation threatens 4,977 government entities.
Illinois jumped from 28 to 237 ADA website lawsuits in Q1-Q2 2025, a shocking 745% increase making it the 4th highest state nationally. New York plaintiff attorneys are flooding Illinois courts seeking more favorable venues. Government entities face April 2026 deadline with new lawsuit risks.
October 2025 ADA enforcement update: 2,019 federal lawsuits filed year-to-date (37% surge), government entities now 14% of cases (double 2024), DOJ secures Texas county election website settlements, $125k average government settlement. 6 months until April 2026 deadline.
Florida ranks third nationally with 1,627 ADA website lawsuits in 2024 and 989 through mid-2025. A Miami-based serial plaintiff has filed 200+ cases targeting government sites. Miami-Dade, Tampa, and Orlando settlements average $38,000-$78,000.
ADA compliance isn't one-size-fits-all. Michigan, Utah, New York, and Pennsylvania each have unique requirements, deadlines, and enforcement patterns. This guide breaks down exactly what your state requires.
In an unprecedented enforcement action, the Michigan Alliance for Special Education filed over 2,400 web accessibility complaints against schools and districts, resulting in 1,000+ OCR resolution agreements. This watershed moment changes everything for K-12 digital compliance.
First quarter 2025 data reveals explosive growth in ADA website lawsuits with 2,019 cases filed—a 37% increase. Government entities, schools, and healthcare lead targets as attorneys race toward the April 2026 deadline.
The Federal Trade Commission's $1M fine against AccessiBe for false advertising sends a clear message: overlay widgets don't achieve ADA compliance. Government entities using overlays face increased lawsuit risk.
Everything state and local governments need to know about ADA Title II web accessibility requirements—explained in plain English, with practical steps you can implement today.
We analyzed ADA website lawsuit data across all 50 states. The political patterns we found will surprise you - and could save your organization from a costly settlement.
The clock is ticking. On April 24, 2026, all large government entities must have fully accessible websites. Here's everything you need to know to avoid lawsuits and meet the deadline.