ADA Website Compliance Deadlines (DOJ-Extended April 2026)
⚠️ Critical Deadlines
April 26, 2027: Organizations with 50,000+ population (extended one year from original April 24, 2026)
April 26, 2028: Organizations with less than 50,000 population (extended one year from original April 26, 2027)
Private ADA lawsuits and state accessibility laws were not extended. See our DOJ Title II extension breakdown for the full picture.
Who Must Comply?
- State government websites
- County government websites
- City and town websites
- School district websites
- Public hospital websites
- Library systems
- Park districts
- Special purpose districts
What Happens If You Don't Comply?
Non-compliant organizations face:
- Federal lawsuits
- Private lawsuits from affected individuals
- Settlements ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+
- Mandatory remediation costs
- Reputational damage
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