New Accessibility laws taking effect in April 2026

👤 Emily Stevens
📅 2026-03-06

Be Prepared To Meet The Latest WCAG 2.1 Level AA Standards!

New ADA accessibility rules take effect in April 2026, requiring state and local governments in the U.S. to ensure their digital services meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Here’s what the changes mean for organisations, designers and digital teams, and how to prepare. Full Product UX article at UX Design Institute »

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