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// ADA Website Accessibility
Websites everyone can use, and that hold up to review.
We find and fix the accessibility barriers on your website, documents and forms, working from an independent audit or our own, so your site meets WCAG 2.1 AA and works for every visitor.
// What it means
Accessibility, explained in plain English.
Web accessibility means people with disabilities can use your website: someone who is blind using a screen reader, someone who can’t use a mouse, someone with low vision or someone who is deaf watching your videos.
The standard everyone measures against is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). When laws and regulations talk about an accessible website, they almost always mean WCAG 2.1 Level AA. It’s built on four principles:
Everyone can see or hear it
Alt text on images, captions on video and enough color contrast to read.
Everyone can use it
Every link, menu and form works with a keyboard alone, with clear focus.
Everyone can follow it
Clear labels, readable content and error messages that explain what to fix.
It works with assistive tech
Clean, standard code that screen readers and other tools can interpret.
// Who needs to comply
The rules depend on who you are.
Several federal rules now point to the same technical standard. Here’s where your organization likely fits.
State & local government
Counties, municipalities, townships, school districts, public colleges, special districts and the vendors that serve them, under ADA Title II.
STANDARD
WCAG 2.1 Level AA for websites, mobile apps and documents like PDFs and forms.
COMPLIANCE DATES
April 26, 2027 for populations of 50,000 or more. April 26, 2028 for smaller entities and special districts.
Healthcare & HHS-funded organizations
Hospitals, clinics, practices, human services and other recipients of federal HHS funding, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
STANDARD
WCAG 2.1 Level AA for websites and mobile apps.
COMPLIANCE DATES
May 11, 2027 for organizations with 15 or more employees. May 10, 2028 for those with fewer than 15.
Businesses & nonprofits
Any business or nonprofit open to the public, under ADA Title III. Stores, restaurants, professional services, churches and community organizations included.
STANDARD
No federal technical regulation yet. The Department of Justice says the ADA covers websites and points to WCAG as the benchmark.
COMPLIANCE DATES
No fixed date. Accessibility demand letters and lawsuits can happen at any time.
Federal agencies & contractors
Federal agencies and the vendors that build or supply technology for them, under Section 508.
STANDARD
The Revised Section 508 Standards, which incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
COMPLIANCE DATES
In effect now.
Dates current as of November 2026. Deadlines have changed before, so confirm your obligations with your legal counsel.
// Key dates
The clock is already running.
The dates aren’t a grace period. Federal agencies have been clear that the underlying obligation to provide accessible websites already applies. The dates mark when the specific WCAG 2.1 AA standard is required. Large sites, documents and PDFs take months to fix, so starting early matters.
// How we help
Three ways to get accessible.
Whether you already have an audit, need one or are starting fresh, we’ll meet you where you are.
Remediation from your audit
Already have an independent audit, or required to get one? We work directly from the auditor’s findings and fix them in your site’s actual code and content.
- Fixes prioritized by severity
- Website, PDF & form remediation
- Change log for your records
- Support through the auditor’s retest
BEST FOR
Government and HHS-funded organizations with formal requirements.
Audit & remediation
Where an independent audit isn’t required, we review your site against WCAG 2.1 AA and fix what we find.
- Automated scans plus hands-on testing
- Keyboard & screen reader checks
- A clear, prioritized findings report
- Remediation and retesting
BEST FOR
Businesses, nonprofits and organizations with less formal requirements.
Accessible website design
Building or redesigning? We design and develop new websites with accessibility built in from day one, so you don’t have to fix it later.
- Accessible design & color choices
- Clean, standards-based code
- Accessible forms & navigation
- Training on publishing accessible content
BEST FOR
Any organization planning a new site or redesign.
Under a formal requirement? We recommend an independent third-party audit, and we’re glad to work alongside your auditor or refer you to one.
// What we fix
The barriers we find most often.
Most accessibility problems come down to a familiar list. We fix them at the source, in your website’s code, content and documents.
// A word about overlays
Why we don’t sell “one line of code” fixes.
Accessibility overlay widgets promise instant compliance with a single script. They don’t fix the underlying code, and they can get in the way of the assistive technology people already use.
In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a $1 million order against a leading overlay vendor over claims that its plug-in could make any website WCAG-compliant. We fix the real problems instead, so your site actually works and your records show it.
| Question | Overlay widget | Real remediation |
|---|---|---|
| Changes your website’s actual code | No | ✓ Yes |
| Fixes PDFs & documents | No | ✓ Yes |
| Tested by a real person | Rarely | ✓ Yes |
| Documentation for your records | Varies | ✓ Yes |
// Beyond compliance
Accessible sites are better sites.
More people can use it
Roughly 1 in 4 U.S. adults has some type of disability, according to the CDC. Accessible sites welcome all of them.
Better for SEO
Clear headings, descriptive links and image text are the same things search engines rely on.
Easier for all visitors
Captions, contrast and simple forms help older visitors, mobile users and anyone in a hurry.
// Local & remote
ADA website accessibility for Central PA organizations.
We help counties, municipalities, school districts, healthcare providers, nonprofits and businesses across Lewistown, Mifflin County and the surrounding counties. Audits, remediation and documentation can all be handled remotely for organizations anywhere.
Including Lewistown, Burnham, Yeagertown, Reedsville, Belleville, Milroy, McVeytown, State College, Huntingdon and Mifflintown.
// Common questions
Accessibility FAQ
Is my website required to be ADA compliant?
If you’re a state or local government, or you receive HHS funding, federal rules now require WCAG 2.1 Level AA by specific dates. Businesses and nonprofits open to the public are covered by the ADA too; there’s no specific technical regulation for them yet, but WCAG is the benchmark used in demand letters and lawsuits.
What’s the difference between a scan and an audit?
Automated scans catch only part of the problems. A real audit adds hands-on testing with a keyboard and screen reader, which is where many of the most important barriers are found.
Do PDFs and documents count?
Yes. Under the Title II rule, documents like PDFs and forms used to deliver services generally need to be accessible too, with some limited exceptions such as certain archived content. Documents are often the biggest part of a government site’s work.
Can you guarantee we won’t be sued?
No one can honestly guarantee that. What we can do is fix the issues to WCAG 2.1 AA, document the work and help you keep it that way, which puts you in a much stronger position.
Can you work with our independent auditor?
Yes. We remediate from third-party audit reports and are happy to coordinate with your auditor directly. If you need an auditor, we can refer you to one.
Do you only help organizations in Mifflin County?
No. We’re based in Lewistown and work on-site across Central Pennsylvania, but accessibility audits and remediation can be done remotely for organizations anywhere.
MortHub provides technical accessibility services and is not a law firm. Nothing on this page is legal advice; consult your attorney about your specific obligations.
// Get started
Find out where your website stands.
Book a free 20-minute session. We’ll take a first look at your site and talk through your requirements, timeline and options.