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ADA Title II|WCAG 2.1 AA required by April 26, 2027 (50,000+) and April 26, 2028 (smaller entities, special districts)

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Accessibility statement generator

Fill in the form and copy a plain-language accessibility statement for a school district, city, county or special district website. Your answers stay in your browser.
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What a good statement includes

  • The standard you aim for: WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the standard in the DOJ's Title II rule.
  • An honest conformance status and the known limitations, with plans to fix them.
  • How to get help: a named contact, an email address and a phone number, and a response time.
  • How you assess the site: automated monitoring, manual testing, user feedback.
  • A review date that you keep current.

Keep it short and readable. The people who need it most are trying to get something done, such as enrolling a child or paying a bill, and want to know whom to contact.

Sources

  1. W3C WAI, Developing an Accessibility Statement
  2. ADA.gov, Fact sheet on the Title II web and mobile app rule
  3. eCFR, 28 CFR 35.107 (ADA coordinator and grievance procedures)

Questions

Frequently asked

Does ADA Title II require an accessibility statement?

The DOJ's Title II web rule does not require a statement by name. It is still a widely recommended practice: it tells visitors how to report barriers and request alternative formats, and it documents your standard and progress.

Where should we publish it?

On its own page, linked from the footer of every page with the words Accessibility or Accessibility statement, so people can find it from anywhere on the site.

Can we say we are fully compliant?

Only if a recent review supports it. Automated tools cannot confirm full conformance. If you know of barriers, choose partial conformance and list them. An honest statement is more defensible than an inaccurate one.

How often should we update it?

At least once a year and after any redesign, platform change or major audit. Update the review date each time.

What is an ADA grievance procedure?

Public entities with 50 or more employees must adopt and publish grievance procedures for ADA complaints under 28 CFR 35.107. Linking to it from the statement helps people find it.