Webinar: ADA Title II Web Accessibility
With ADA Title II web accessibility compliance deadlines rapidly approaching (April 2026 for entities serving 50,000+ people), government organizations across the region need to understand what’s required and how to achieve compliance.
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments wants to share what we’ve learned with you as we have been working to ensure our own digital presence meets the requirements.
Join us for a comprehensive web accessibility training where we’ll cover:
● ADA Title II Requirements & Deadlines. What the April 2024 DOJ rule means for your organization
● The Four Pillars of Accessibility (POUR). Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust principles with real-world examples
● WCAG 2.1 AA Standards. Breaking down the 50 success criteria you need to meet
● Practical Implementation Tools. Free and low-cost resources for testing, fixing, and maintaining compliance
● Social Media Accessibility. Best practices for inclusive content creation
● Exception Guidelines. Understanding what content qualifies for exemptions
Why attend this training?
Learn from an organization actively working toward compliance and get honest insights about challenges and solutions that have worked for us. You’ll access our tested toolbox of accessibility resources, understand how to develop policies and track progress, and avoid mistakes we’ve already made. We will share practical guidance to help you overcome the constraints and challenges you face with your digital footprint.
Training Details:
- Format: Webinar
- Date: August 21, 2025
- Duration: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
- Cost: FREE
- Presenter: Tina Bell, ATCOG Public Relations & Media Coordinator
- Register: Click Here
With website accessibility lawsuits increasing yearly (1,202 filed in 2024 alone), the time to act is now. Don’t wait until the deadline to start your compliance journey.
Questions about the webinar? Contact Tina Bell at 903-255-3522 or pr@atcog.org
ATCOG is committed to sharing resources that help our region’s governments succeed. We’re still learning too, and that’s exactly why this training will be valuable to you.
Disclaimer: This training provides an overview of the ADA Title II web accessibility requirements, compliance deadlines, and practical implementation strategies for state and local government entities and public instrumentalities. This presentation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.