Title II Today: Compliance & Accessibility Insights for Monday, March 17, 2025 – Volume 101
The Month’s News in Title II Compliance
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1.) Accessibility Reads | Deque.com | March 13, 2025
Deque’s VP, Matthew Luken, highlights the latest in digital accessibility, including WebAIM’s Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey results, New York City’s partnership with Microsoft for accessibility training, and Deque’s participation in the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. He also encourages organizations of people with disabilities to join the Global OPD Map initiative.
2.) What Dismantling The Education Department Means For Kids With Disabilities | Vox.com | March 13, 2025
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of reporting on the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. The news on that front has been chaotic — a draft executive order to close the department was leaked, then walked back by the Trump administration, and newly minted Education Secretary Linda McMahon has pledged to guide the department through its “final mission” without providing specifics on what that mission is or how it is final.
3.) 508 Compliance Testing Tools | Medium.com | March 8, 2025
Sourojit Das provides an overview of various tools available for testing compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The article discusses both automated and manual testing tools, highlighting their features and effectiveness in ensuring web accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
4.) Overlay Timeline | OverlayTimeline.com | March 8, 2025
A reverse-chronological record of headlines, lawsuits, and commentary about accessibility overlays and the companies who make them.
5.) Be Wary Of Accessibility Guarantees From Anyone | AdrianRoselli.com | March 7, 2025
Adrian Roselli cautions against promises of complete digital accessibility solutions, highlighting the limitations of automated testing, which can only assess about 30% of WCAG criteria. He emphasizes that understanding context and user needs is crucial for true accessibility, and warns that overreliance on automation may lead to inadequate solutions.
6.) Usability Testing With Disabled Users Is A Good Investment | Nicolas-Steenhout.com | March 7, 2025
Conducting usability testing with disabled users uncovers accessibility barriers that standard audits may overlook, ensuring digital products are truly accessible beyond mere compliance with guidelines. Engaging disabled individuals in testing provides valuable insights, highlighting the importance of practical accessibility over theoretical standards.
7.) Best Practices For Using Accessibility Testing Tools | Dev.to | March 7, 2025
To enhance web accessibility, it’s essential to combine automated testing tools with manual evaluations and user feedback. Engaging users with disabilities or accessibility experts provides valuable insights beyond automated results. Prioritizing high-impact fixes ensures meaningful improvements, and utilizing multiple testing tools offers a comprehensive assessment of accessibility issues.
8.) ADA And FHA Enforcement News | LexBlog.com | March 7, 2025
Richard Hunt discusses the complexities of ADA Title III litigation, noting that while individual judges may attempt to curb excessive lawsuits, the overall number of cases remains steady, driven by certain law firms and plaintiffs. He emphasizes that meaningful improvements in website accessibility and a reduction in exploitative litigation require comprehensive legislative and administrative reforms, which have been elusive due to congressional inaction.
9.) ADA Title III Federal Lawsuit Numbers Rebound To 8,800 In 2024 | LexBlog.com | March 6, 2025
After a two-year decline, ADA Title III federal lawsuits increased by 7% in 2024, totaling 8,800 cases. California led with 3,252 filings, a 37% rise from 2023, followed by New York with 2,220 cases, and Florida with 1,627 cases. Notably, a single law firm was responsible for 2,598 of California’s filings. States like Alaska, Hawai’i, Iowa, Montana, Vermont, and West Virginia reported no such lawsuits in 2024.
10.) Improving Government Website Accessibility: Addressing Key Barriers | UsableNet.com | March 6, 2025
Government websites are essential in daily life, providing residents access to critical services, information, and public resources. Each state and local municipality has a dedicated website connecting people to government activities. As someone who is blind and relies on a screen reader to navigate websites, I depend on these sites just like anyone else. I recently used my state’s website to apply for a new ID card and frequently visit my local county site to check public event listings, announcements, and more. However, many government websites still present significant accessibility barriers, making it challenging for individuals with disabilities to access vital information and services. Addressing these barriers is crucial to ensure equitable access for all citizens.
11.) Why Economic Uncertainty Hurts People With Disabilities The Most | Buttondown.com | March 5, 2025
Economic instability disproportionately affects people with disabilities, exacerbating challenges in employment, healthcare access, housing, and mental health. Limited job opportunities, higher living expenses, reduced government support, and increased discrimination make financial downturns particularly severe for disabled individuals.
12.) 10 Brutal Truths About Digital Accessibility Practices | Digitala11y.com | March 5, 2025
Monika Prasad highlights common shortcomings in digital accessibility, such as treating accessibility as an afterthought, over-relying on automated tools, neglecting user testing with disabled individuals, equating compliance with usability, and lacking empathy. She emphasizes the need for proactive, user-centered approaches to create truly inclusive digital experiences.
13.) Defend Section 504 And Equal Access | TammanInc.com | February 28, 2025
Tamman Inc. addresses the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit, highlighting its potential threat to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a cornerstone of disability rights ensuring equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and public services for individuals with disabilities. The article emphasizes the importance of this legislation in prohibiting discrimination and urges awareness and action to protect these essential civil rights.
14.) There’s No Such Thing As ‘Menubar Navigation’ | TemperTemper.net | February 28, 2025
The article argues that ‘menubar navigation’ is a misnomer, as menubars are intended for actions using buttons, while navigation involves links for moving between pages. Implementing navigation as a menubar can confuse users, especially those relying on keyboards or screen readers, due to differing interaction patterns. It suggests that navigation should be straightforward, using simple HTML with links, avoiding complex implementations that may hinder accessibility.
15.) Is The Button Focusable? | Matuzo.at | February 27, 2025
Manuel Matuzović explores various CSS and HTML techniques for hiding buttons, analyzing whether each method affects the button’s focusability. He highlights that methods like ‘display: none’ and ‘visibility: hidden’ prevent focus, whereas techniques such as ‘opacity: 0’ and ‘position: absolute; left: -9999px’ leave buttons focusable, potentially leading to accessibility issues.
16.) Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey Results | WebAIM.org | February 27, 2025
In December 2024, WebAIM conducted a survey collecting salary and job-related data from professionals focusing on digital accessibility. The survey revealed that respondents working full-time reported an average salary of $109,542, with 57.6% identifying as having a disability. Notably, respondents with disabilities reported higher average salaries than those without disabilities. Additionally, 65% of participants worked at organizations with over 1,000 employees, and those in larger companies generally reported higher salaries. The survey also found that individuals working remotely or in hybrid environments had higher salaries compared to those working exclusively in an office setting.
17.) Two Federal Actions Address Disability And Accessibility | LFLegal.com | February 26, 2025
Lainey Feingold examines two recent federal actions: the Office of Personnel Management’s February 5 memo differentiating disability accommodations from DEIA initiatives, and the Department of Education’s decision to resume processing disability discrimination complaints while maintaining a freeze on race and gender claims.
18.) The Six Cs Of Accessibility | ButtonDown.com | February 26, 2025
This article introduces the Six Cs of Accessibility: Compassion, Collaboration, Consistency, Customary, Celebration, and Conscience. It emphasizes the importance of integrating these principles into organizational practices to foster inclusive environments and enhance accessibility initiatives.
19.) Navigating ADA Title II Compliance Amid Political Uncertainty | Blog.UsableNet.com | February 26, 2025
Jason Taylor addresses the challenges state and local governments face in maintaining ADA Title II compliance amid political shifts and a federal freeze on civil rights enforcement, emphasizing the importance of proactive digital accessibility measures to mitigate legal risks, as highlighted by recent court rulings.
20.) Accessibility Testing Tools: Useful, When Used Properly | LevelAccess.com | February 26, 2025
Level Access emphasizes that while automated accessibility testing tools can quickly identify common issues, they should be complemented with manual evaluations to uncover more complex barriers. A comprehensive strategy combining both methods ensures digital experiences are truly inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
21.) Using The 1996 Text-Based Browser ‘Links’ To Optimize Website Accessibility | Gulla.net | February 25, 2025
Utilizing the 1996 text-based browser ‘Links’ can help assess and improve website accessibility by highlighting issues in content structure, alternative text usage, semantic HTML, and keyboard navigation. This approach offers a unique perspective to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
22.) WCAG 3 A Change Of Context | HTML5Accessibility.com | February 24, 2025
This article discusses the limitations of the traditional WCAG 2.x definition of a web page when applied to non-web user interfaces, such as native applications. It proposes redefining ‘view’ in WCAG 3 to encompass all content available without a change of context, aligning accessibility guidelines with modern user interface designs.
23.) Section 508 Compliance: What You Need To Know | Afixt.com | February 24, 2025
Michael Beck explains Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, detailing its requirements for federal agencies and contractors to make electronic and information technology accessible to individuals with disabilities, aligning with WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA standards. He outlines key compliance areas, potential consequences of non-compliance, and strategies for achieving and maintaining accessibility.
24.) Best Practices For Cognitive Accessibility In Web Design | A11y-collective.com | February 24, 2025
Implementing cognitive accessibility in web design involves organizing content logically, minimizing distractions, maintaining consistent navigation, providing clear error handling, and allowing sufficient time for task completion. These practices enhance usability for all users, particularly those with cognitive disabilities, by reducing cognitive load and improving overall user experience.
25.) Website Accessibility Laws In The United Kingdom (U.K.) | LevelAccess.com | February 23, 2025
Here Level Access outlines the UK’s digital accessibility laws, emphasizing the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. It highlights that many public-sector websites and apps still contain accessibility barriers, with a study indicating that 40% of local council homepages failed basic accessibility tests. To address this, the article provides five practical steps for public-sector organizations to create inclusive, compliant digital experiences.
26.) Why Website Accessibility Is Essential For Startup Growth | Medium.com | February 23, 2025
This article emphasizes that accessible websites enhance user experience, reduce bounce rates, and increase conversions, thereby supporting startup growth. It also highlights that designing accessible websites expands the potential user base by including individuals with disabilities, aligning with inclusive practices.
27.) Why Website Accessibility Is Essential For Startup Growth | Medium.com | February 26, 2025
Ensuring website accessibility enhances user experience, reduces bounce rates, and drives conversions, making it crucial for startup growth.
28.) A Lawsuit Threatens The Disability Protections I’ve Known My Whole Life | Time.com | February 21, 2025
Rebekah Taussig reflects on the potential implications of the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit, which challenges the constitutionality of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. She emphasizes the significance of Section 504 in prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals in entities receiving federal funding and expresses concern that dismantling it could reverse decades of progress in disability rights.
29.) Backlash Leads Republican Attorneys General To Declare Support For A Landmark Disability Rights Law | APNews.com | February 21, 2025
Seventeen Republican state attorneys general reaffirm their support for federal disability rights laws amid concerns over a GOP-led lawsuit challenging the inclusion of gender dysphoria under anti-discrimination protections, clarifying that their legal action targets specific regulatory interpretations rather than the foundational statutes ensuring services for individuals with disabilities.
30.) ADA Compliance For Higher Ed: What You Need To Know In 2025 | Venngage.com | February 21, 2025
This article emphasizes the importance of ADA compliance in higher education, highlighting that both public and private institutions must adhere to guidelines ensuring equitable access for all students. It outlines the requirements under ADA Title II and Title III, discusses the consequences of non-compliance, and provides steps and best practices for designing accessible educational content.
31.) Web Accessibility Lawsuit Moves Forward Against The State Of Louisiana | LFLegal.com | February 21, 2025
A federal judge in Louisiana ruled that a lawsuit filed by a blind resident against the state, alleging inaccessible websites of the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Family Services, can proceed. The state had sought dismissal, citing future compliance deadlines; however, the court emphasized that the Americans with Disabilities Act mandates current accessibility, irrespective of upcoming deadlines.
32.) Digital Accessibility And The Cost Of Exclusion | Deque.com | February 20, 2025
Greg Williams explores the disadvantages of excluding individuals with disabilities from digital content, emphasizing that such exclusion limits business success. He outlines four foundational pillars of digital accessibility value: market share, operational costs, risk management, and respect for basic human values, highlighting the significant impact exclusion can have on each area.
33.) Section 504: Both Sides Got It Wrong | JoeOrozco.com | February 17, 2025
Joe Orozco examines the bipartisan history of disability rights legislation, highlighting contributions from both Republican and Democratic administrations. He critiques the recent lawsuit by 17 states challenging Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, emphasizing the importance of maintaining civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities.
34.) Top Lawyers In 16 States Push Back On Anti-DEIA Executive Orders | LFLegal.com | February 17, 2025
Attorneys General from 16 states issued a memo affirming the legality and importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in workplaces, countering recent federal executive orders that aim to restrict such programs. They emphasize that DEIA practices are lawful, beneficial for businesses, and essential for creating inclusive environments.
35.) Candy Shop I Love Sugar Hit With Lawsuit Over Website Accessibility | BizJournals.com | February 17, 2025
A Daytona-based candy retailer, I Love Sugar, faces an ADA lawsuit filed by Jonathan Drummond, a blind Volusia County resident, alleging the company’s website is incompatible with screen reader software, thereby violating accessibility standards. Drummond, who has initiated similar lawsuits against other companies, seeks a court ruling declaring the website noncompliant and an order mandating modifications to improve accessibility.
36.) Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Is One Of The Building Blocks Of Equal Citizenship For Disabled People In America. | AlexSchadenberg.blogspot.com | February 17, 2025
Meghan Schrader discusses the significance of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, highlighting its role in safeguarding disability rights and expressing concern over recent legal challenges that could undermine these protections.
37.) Candy Shop I Love Sugar Hit With Lawsuit Over Website Accessibility | BizJournals.com | February 17, 2025
A Daytona-based candy retailer, I Love Sugar, faces an ADA lawsuit filed by Jonathan Drummond, a blind Volusia County resident, alleging the company’s website is incompatible with screen reader software, thereby violating accessibility standards. Drummond, who has initiated similar lawsuits against other companies, seeks a court ruling declaring the website noncompliant and an order mandating modifications to improve accessibility.
38.) What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities | NewYorker.com | February 13, 2025
resident Donald Trump, winner of the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23, has maintained close ties with Linda McMahon, the former C.E.O. of World Wrestling Entertainment, for decades. During the President’s first term, she served for two years as head of the Small Business Administration, stepping down in 2019 to lead America First Action, a pro-Trump super PAC. Now McMahon is Trump’s nominee to run the U.S. Department of Education, although she may appear to lack conventional bona fides for the position. (She did spend a year on the Connecticut Board of Education, although it later emerged that she did not have a degree in education, as she had claimed.)
39.) Testing 10 Javascript Frameworks On Their HTML Defaults | Meiert.com | February 12, 2025
Jens Oliver Meiert evaluates the default HTML output of 10 popular JavaScript frameworks, highlighting common issues such as unnecessary attributes and invalid elements, and emphasizes the importance of adhering to HTML standards to prevent the proliferation of poor coding practices.
40.) History’s Largest & Most Famous Disability Access Ramp | Exurbe.com | February 11, 2025
Ada Palmer examines the Medici family’s hereditary mobility challenges and their architectural response, highlighting the construction of the Vasari Corridor in Florence. This elevated walkway, built to accommodate their disabilities, connected key locations in the city, reflecting both their need for accessibility and their political dominance.
41.) Why State And Local Governments Are Failing At Digital Accessibility | ConvergeAccessibility.com | February 10, 2025
This article examines challenges faced by state and local governments in achieving digital accessibility, highlighting issues such as limited resources, lack of expertise, and inadequate testing protocols. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies and collaboration to effectively address accessibility shortcomings in public sector digital services.
42.) Understanding ADA Title II Updates: The DOJ’s New Rule Explained | Venngage.com | February 7, 2025
The Department of Justice’s 2024 update to ADA Title II mandates that all state and local government digital services comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This rule ensures that websites, mobile apps, and digital documents are accessible to individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity in public services.
Deadlines For Compliance
April 24, 2026 | Title II Deadline | ADA
State and local governments with a population of 50,000 or more must ensure their websites, mobile apps, and digital documents comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
April 24, 2027 | Title II Deadline | ADA
State and local governments with fewer than 50,000 people, as well as all special district governments, must achieve full compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
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