Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 to combat discrimination faced by individuals with disabilities across various sectors. Public agencies, and those acting on their behalf, are responsible for ensuring equal access to services, programs, and activities.
Title II Web and Mobile Accessibility Final Rule
Title II of the ADA applies specifically to state and local government. The 2024 Title II Web and Mobile Accessibility Final Rule mandates enforceable technical standards applicable to all state and local governments, as well as third parties performing on their behalf.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provides a comprehensive framework for making accessible web content. The guidelines outline specific principles and criteria that improve usability for individuals with diverse needs and abilities.
By April 24, 2026, public entities with populations of 50,000 or more must make their web content and mobile apps compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Entities with smaller populations or that are special district governments have until April 26, 2027 to achieve the same compliance standard.
Idaho Web Publishing Policy, Standard, and Guideline
The State of Idaho is committed to digital accessibility and has designed web templates with accessibility in mind. Webmasters and other users responsible for updating idaho.gov websites should be familiar with the following:
