The United States Department of Justice recently released a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile applications (apps) for people with disabilities. This final rule clarifies the obligations of state and local governments to make their websites and mobile applications accessible. Based on this rule, all State of Montana websites and applications must meet WCAG Level AA compliance by April 24, 2026. To get the breakdown of each category and requirements, visit the W3.org website.
It’s vital to the success of this initiative that all web content editors and developers are trained to meet these standards and are provided with the checklists and accessibility tools to ensure each edit to your site stays in Title II 508 compliance. In addition, it is recommended that agencies perform regular accessibility testing with both automated tools and human evaluations.
Accessibility Checklist
Agencies can use the following checklist to analyze content and make changes. Please remember that meeting Title II isn’t just about the technical development of web content, but ensuring your content, alt tags, forms, and hyperlinks, are accessible as well. For more help updating your content to 508 Compliance, review the list below and visit the Design and Develop Overview section of the W3.org website for additional information.