New Digital Accessibility Regs: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
summary
Federal regs require web content and mobile apps to meet WCAG 2.1 AA style success criteria, with a safe‑harbor defense for technical errors; HHS 504 adds kiosks and expands coverage via the Civil Rights Restoration Act so entire programs tied to federal funds are in scope. Big dates: entities serving populations over 50,000 comply by April 24, 2026, many recipients with 15+ employees must comply by May 11, 2026. Archived, narrow third‑party and preexisting docs are exempt but litigation risk, especially under title III in NY CA FL, is high.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:14ADA and Section 504 overview
- 3:07Title II vs Title III differences
- 14:20April 2024 digital regs
- 16:13Title II deadlines
- 18:58HHS Section 504 impact
- 24:02Digital content requirements
- 27:30Regulatory exemptions
- 36:47Exemptions deep dive
- 43:36Future of accessibility regs
- 48:21Compliance resources
- 50:40Q&A
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