Advocacy Comments on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities

On August 4, 2023, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (DOJ) published a proposed rule that would require state and local government entities make their websites and mobile devices accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).[1]

For more, read the public comment letter and fact sheet, which highlights Advocacy’s concerns and recommendations.

Documents

Comment Letter, Advocacy Recommends that the Justice Department Give Small Governments Regulatory Relief for ADA Website Accessibility Requirements (PDF, 122 KB)
Fact Sheet, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities; 88 Fed. Reg. 51948 (Aug. 4, 2023). (PDF, 337 KB)

[1] Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, 88 Fed. Reg. 51948 (proposed Aug. 4, 2023) [hereinafter Proposed Rule].