04/21/2026
Breaking: The DOJ's Title II WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadline has been officially delayed by one year. As of yesterday's Federal Register, the new deadline for large public entities is April 26, 2027 (smaller entities: April 26, 2028).
What this doesn't mean: permission to stop. The underlying ADA obligation remains, private lawsuits continue, and institutions with HHS-funded programs still face a May 2026 deadline.
The extra year is a runway — use it. Train your staff, appoint an ADA coordinator, and audit your digital tools.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07663/extension-of-compliance-dates-for-nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web
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