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ADA Web Accessibility Deadline Extended: More Time, Not a Free Pass
That extension matters, but it does not erase the requirement. The 2024 rule still establishes WCAG 2.1, Level AA as the technical standard for web content and mobile apps provided or made available by state and local governments. The DOJ has also made clear that public entities remain responsible for accessibility obligations even when digital services are provided through contractors, licensing arrangements, or third-party vendors.

