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The 10 Most Common Accessibility Failures on Government Websites
A data-driven look at the 10 most common WCAG failures on government websites - missing alt text, inaccessible PDFs, poor contrast, missing labels, and more - and how to fix each one.
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State Privacy Laws and Government Websites: What Agencies Need to Know
Do state consumer privacy laws like the CCPA, CDPA, and CPA apply to government agencies? A practical guide to which state laws cover government websites and what they require.
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ADA Title II and State Government Websites: What the 2026 Rule Requires
State governments face the same April 2026 deadline as large local governments under the DOJ's ADA Title II rule, but with very different portfolio complexity. Here is what state CIOs, CISOs, and ADA Coordinators need to do.
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The 21st Century IDEA Act: What It Requires for Federal Agency Websites
What the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (2018) requires for federal websites: modernization, mobile-friendliness, accessibility, search, analytics, and digital service delivery.
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What Happens When a Government Website Gets an ADA Complaint
A walkthrough of the DOJ Title II complaint process — from the initial complaint through investigation, letter of findings, and resolution agreement — and what agencies typically end up required to do.
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CISA Cybersecurity Recommendations for Government Websites: What Agencies Need to Know
CISA provides binding directives and advisory guidance for government cybersecurity. Here's what your agency's website should do to meet CISA's recommendations.
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OCR Web Accessibility Complaints Against Universities: What Institutions Need to Know
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights actively investigates web accessibility complaints against colleges and universities. Here's what triggers complaints, what the process looks like, and how to protect your institution.
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ADA Title II 2026 Compliance Deadline: A Guide for Cities and Counties
Cities and counties with populations over 50,000 must meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA by April 24, 2026. Here's what local government web teams need to do — and how much time is left.
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ADA Title II Web Accessibility: What Government Websites Must Do by 2026
The DOJ's 2024 final rule sets hard deadlines for state and local government website compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Here's exactly what's required and when.
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