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Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. SEARCH FORM Search MAIN MENU * SEARCH FORM Search * About * Budget & Performance * History * Privacy Program * Our Agency * The Attorney General * Organizational Chart * Alphabetical Listing * Topics * News * Videos * Photos * Blogs * Podcasts * Resources * Guidance Documents * Grants * Forms * Publications * Information for Victims in Large Cases * Justice Manual * Careers * Legal Careers * Veteran Recruitment * Disability Hiring * Contact YOU ARE HERE Home » Office of Public Affairs » News Share * Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Digg * Reddit * Pinterest * Email JUSTICE NEWS Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 18, 2022 JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ISSUES WEB ACCESSIBILITY GUIDANCE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Department of Justice published guidance today on web accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It explains how state and local governments (entities covered by ADA Title II) and businesses open to the public (entities covered by ADA Title III) can make sure their websites are accessible to people with disabilities in line with the ADA’s requirements. The guidance discusses a range of topics, including the importance of web accessibility, barriers that inaccessible websites create for some people with disabilities, when the ADA requires web content to be accessible, tips on making web content accessible and other information and resources. The guidance offers plain language and user-friendly explanations to ensure that it can be followed by people without a legal or technical background. “We have heard the calls from the public on the need for more guidance on web accessibility, particularly as our economy and society become increasingly digitized,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “This guidance will assist the public in understanding how to ensure that websites are accessible to people with disabilities. People with disabilities deserve to have an equal opportunity to access the services, goods and programs provided by government and businesses, including when offered or communicated through websites.” Finally, the guidance reviews the department’s ongoing work to advance website accessibility for people with disabilities through statements of interest and enforcement matters. For example, the department recently entered into numerous settlements with businesses — including Hy-Vee, Inc., The Kroger Co., Meijer, Inc., and Rite Aid Corporation to ensure that websites for scheduling vaccine appointments are accessible. The full guidance is available here. To learn more about the department’s disability rights work, please visit www.ADA.gov. Topic(s): Civil Rights Disability Rights Component(s): Civil Rights Division Civil Rights - Disability Rights Section Press Release Number: 22-262 Updated June 23, 2022 Speeches and Press Releases Videos Photos Blogs Podcasts FOOTER MENU JUSTICE * First Column * en ESPAÑOL * Contact DOJ * Second Column * Archive * Accessibility * Information Quality * Privacy Policy * Legal Policies & Disclaimers * Social Media * Third Column * Budget & Performance * Office of the Inspector General * No FEAR Act * For Employees * FOIA * USA.gov * Vote.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 STAY CONNECTED WITH JUSTICE: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube EMAIL UPDATES