On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s (Department) final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final rule has specific requirements about how to ensure that web content and mobile applications (apps) are accessible to people with disabilities.
Join us for an introduction to what's happening, who the rules apply to, key dates, and what this means for you.
Lacy is a seasoned UX Designer dedicated to making technology work for people with a wide range of abilities. After securing buy-in to address the ADA Title II 2026 deadlines, she’s eager to help others understand this federal mandate and provide insights on how to unite teams and proactively navigate these challenges.
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Hello! Wondering if this session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees? I’d love to be able to reference it when discussing with my team.
Here are the links from the talk! Please keep the conversation going!
**The Talk on YouTube: **
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNH5dWoWzmE
**Additional Links**
FROM THE TALK:
Design and Develop Overview - Guidance for writing, designing, and developing for accessibility.
https://www.w3.org/WAI/design-develop/
The Quick Reference
https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?currentsidebar=%23col_customize&versions=2.1&levels=aaa
The Final Rule Fact Sheet
https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/
Stories represent the experiences of some people with disabilities
https://www.w3.org/WAI/people-use-web/user-stories/
WCAG 2.2 map by theme - “The Subway Map”
https://andrewhick.com/accessibility/wcag-map/
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FROM THE DISCUSSION:
Understanding Your VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
https://www.deque.com/vpat/
Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)
https://www.section508.gov/sell/acr/
A Designer’s Guide to Documenting Accessibility & User Interactions
https://stephaniewalter.design/blog/a-designers-guide-to-documenting-accessibility-user-interactions/
Just a quick reminder of tonight’s event.:
"The Final Rule" An Introduction to the new accessibility standards for State and Local Governments
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Hi Anna!
Thanks for the question! It will be recorded and shared post-event. We’ll discuss those details in the talk. We’ll certainly provide any details in the event discussion (here).
Please make a point of sharing your and your team’s ideas and questions during and after the event. We’re working to build a community around this topic to support everyone through the 2026 and 2027 deadlines. There is also strong potential for this to be a series in the near term to continue exploration of the topic!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Matt
If you’re planning on joining us for this talk please also sign-up through this lu.ma link. It will help us gauge how many attendees to expect and provide the best experience for everyone!
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Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a café or a creative space. There's nothing quite like the magic of meeting face-to-face to share ideas and inspiration.
We also host regular IxDF Design Dinners, where we enjoy great food and help each other learn and grow. Even a simple coffee meetup in a cafe can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.
You don't have to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career. Design skills make you valuable - in any job and any industry.
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