April 2026 Compliance Deadline

Prepare for the April 2026
ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Deadline

Zyx Labs helps state and local governments assess risk, remediate accessibility issues, and maintain WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across websites, applications, and digital content.

Why This Matters Now

The DOJ Final Rule

The Department of Justice issued a final rule under ADA Title II requiring state and local governments to make their digital services accessible. This is not a guideline -- it is a legally enforceable mandate with specific technical standards.

April 24, 2026 Deadline

Larger state and local government entities must comply by April 24, 2026. This deadline applies to websites, mobile applications, and digital content. There is no extension anticipated.

Litigation and Enforcement Risk

Non-compliance exposes organizations to federal enforcement actions, private lawsuits, and public accountability concerns. ADA digital accessibility complaints have increased significantly year over year.

WCAG 2.1 AA Standard

The required benchmark is WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This covers perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness across all digital touchpoints, including documents, forms, video, and interactive elements.

What We Help You With

Accessibility Risk Reviews & Gap Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of your digital properties against WCAG 2.1 AA standards to identify compliance gaps and exposure.

WCAG 2.1 AA Remediation

Remediation of websites, mobile apps, PDFs, forms, and digital content to meet required accessibility standards.

Screen Reader & Assistive Technology Testing

Testing with actual assistive technologies to ensure real-world usability, not just code-level compliance.

Policy and Process Development

Creation of accessibility policies, procurement language, and internal workflows to sustain compliance.

Staff Training

Training for content creators, developers, and procurement teams on accessibility best practices and requirements.

Ongoing Compliance Support

Continuous monitoring, new content review, and incident response to maintain compliance beyond the deadline.

Our Accessibility Services

Accessibility Risk Assessment

  • Manual + automated WCAG testing
  • Executive risk summary
  • Remediation roadmap

Accessibility Remediation

  • Website and application fixes
  • PDF and document remediation
  • Navigation, forms, and media accessibility

Ongoing Compliance & Monitoring

  • Quarterly reviews
  • New content review
  • Incident response support
  • Compliance documentation

Who We Serve

Cities and Counties

State Agencies

Public Universities & School Systems

Transit Authorities

Public Utilities

Why Zyx Labs

Regulated Environment Experience

Demonstrated experience working with regulated and public-sector environments where compliance and documentation are essential.

Compliance-First Approach

Every engagement starts with understanding your compliance obligations and building a clear path to meeting them.

Executive-Ready Reporting

Clear documentation and risk summaries designed for leadership, legal counsel, and oversight stakeholders.

Scalable Support

Structured to support your organization before and after the 2026 deadline with ongoing monitoring and remediation.

How Engagements Work

01

Risk Assessment & Compliance Review

We evaluate your digital properties against WCAG 2.1 AA, identify gaps, and deliver an executive risk summary.

02

Remediation & Implementation

Our team remediates identified issues across websites, applications, documents, and digital content.

03

Ongoing Monitoring & Support

We provide continuous reviewing, new content review, and incident response to maintain compliance.

Don't Wait Until Enforcement Begins

Start with an accessibility risk assessment to understand your exposure and build a compliant digital foundation before April 2026.

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Disclaimer: Zyx Labs AI provides accessibility consulting and remediation services. We do not provide legal advice. Organizations should consult with qualified legal counsel regarding their specific compliance obligations under ADA Title II and related regulations.