NASCIO IT Accessibility Working Group in Review: A Guide to DOJ Final Rule Compliance

This publication is a recap of NASCIO’s state member IT Accessibility Working Group, which was chartered to help states comply with the U.S. Department of Justice final rule mandating all state and local government websites and mobile apps be compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. As IT accessibility has become more of a priority for state CIOs, moving up to number six on the 2026 State CIO Top 10 list, the working group served as a collaborative, guiding forum led by states with mature accessibility programs. The purpose of this document is to provide state and local governments with some guidance and resources that may help their journey.

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