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WCAG Compliance Deadlines & Legal Requirements

Important information about accessibility compliance deadlines and the impact of non-compliance

Government Compliance Deadlines

*Population refers to the number of residents in the jurisdiction served by the government entity

State/local governments (50,000+ residents): April 24, 2026
State/local governments (<50,000 residents): April 26, 2027
Airlines: WCAG 2.0 Level AA required

Potential Penalties

First violation: Up to $75,000
Repeat violation: Up to $150,000
Plus legal fees, settlements, and mandatory remediation costs
Loss of reputation, goodwill, and poor social acceptance

Private Sector Impact

No specific deadlines, but ongoing legal risk under ADA Title III
4,600+ lawsuits filed in 2023 (10% increase year-over-year)
Average settlement: $50,000 per case (up from $40,000 in 2022)
High-risk industries: Retail, finance, healthcare, education
Market exclusion: Missing 135M+ potential customers with disabilities

Legal Requirements

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is required for state/local government websites. Private businesses face ongoing ADA Title III lawsuit risk if websites are not accessible.

Ensure compliance before deadlines. Our scanning tool identifies accessibility issues and provides detailed recommendations for fixes.

Summary: Deadlines: April 2026 (large gov) • April 2027 (small gov) • Penalties: Up to $150K + reputation damage

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Phone: 972-371-0001

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