ADA Title II Compliance Testing
Ensure your websites, mobile applications, and documents, comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations while delivering seamless accessibility for all users. BarrierBreak combines expert auditing with lived user experiences to help you achieve ADA compliance with ease.
- Comprehensive ADA Title II audits aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Assistive technology testing by certified specialists and people with disabilities
- Actionable remediation guidance to accelerate ADA compliance
ADA Title II Deadlines for State and Local Governments
April 26, 2027
State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more must comply.
April 26, 2028
Smaller public entities and special district governments must comply.
How does ADA Testing Help Reduce Risk?
Collaborate with a globally recognized industry leader
Reduce Lawsuit
Risk
Identify gaps against ADA Title II requirements and WCAG 2.1 Level AA to reduce compliance risks
Expand User Base & Revenue
Reach more customers and unlock new revenue opportunities through accessibility
Improve Digital Access
Eliminate accessibility barriers for people with disabilities using digital services
Achieve and maintain reliable ADA Title II compliance
What BarrierBreak Covers Under ADA Title II?
| Category | Scope | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Websites & Web Applications | Public-facing and internal digital platforms | Government portals, dashboards, forms |
| Mobile Applications | Mobile apps provided or made available by public entities | Payment apps, parking apps, healthcare apps |
| Documents & Media | Digital documents and multimedia | PDFs, Word files, videos, audio, images |
| Assistive Technology Compatibility | Compatibility with assistive technologies used by people with disabilities | Screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification, speech input |
| Third-Party Services | Digital services provided through contractors or vendors | Scheduling, maps, reservation systems, payment systems |
ADA Title II Compliance Testing Process
From Accessibility Testing to ADA Title II ReadinessInitial ADA Audit
BarrierBreak evaluates digital services to establish an accessibility baseline.
Remediation
Fix accessibility violations using our detailed findings and actionable recommendations.
Regression Test
BarrierBreak verifies fixes and flags any remaining or new accessibility issues.
Maintain
Periodically test digital services to support ongoing accessibility and ADA Title II readiness.
Real World Accessibility
ADA Title II Enforcement violations can have serious legal consequences.
In Payan v. Los Angeles Community College District, a public college district was held liable for intentional ADA Title II violations after two visually impaired students faced barriers to accessible education.
Read the full case study
Built for Equal Access, Not Just Compliance
Our ADA compliance testing services are designed to:
- Reduce Legal Risk with proactive testing that identifies accessibility barriers before they become costly issues.
- Expand Your Market Reach by creating accessible digital experiences for the 61+ million U.S. adults living with disabilities.
- Strengthen Customer Trust by demonstrating a commitment to inclusive, accessible experiences
Helping you turn accessibility into a business advantage, not just a compliance requirement
Thorough Testing. Clearer Compliance.
Comprehensive ADA accessibility evaluation to:
- Uncover accessibility issues through automated and manual testing
- Create a clear, strategic roadmap to guide stakeholders toward accessibility goals
- Provide consistent, actionable reports to support efficient remediation
Customized ADA Compliance Testing for Every Need
One-Time ADA Compliance
Audit
- Comprehensive ADA accessibility testing for digital assets
- Automated, manual, and assistive technology testing
- Detailed findings with actionable remediation guidance
- Ideal for ADA Title II readiness, compliance deadlines, and new digital products
Continuous ADA Accessibility Program
- Ongoing accessibility testing throughout development
- Regular monitoring to identify new accessibility barriers
- Regression testing after remediation and digital updates
- Continuous support to help maintain WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance
Turn accessibility into a deal-winning advantage with us!
Frequently Asked Questions
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ADA compliance testing is the process of evaluating a website, web application, or mobile application to identify accessibility barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from accessing or using digital content and services. ADA compliance testing typically includes automated checks, manual testing, keyboard testing, and assistive technology testing.
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Under the ADA Title II requirements, covered state and local government entities must ensure that their web content and mobile applications are accessible to people with disabilities. The DOJ’s Title II rule uses WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical standard for covered web content and mobile apps.
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The ADA Title II deadline has been extended. State and local government entities with a populations of 50,000 or more must comply by April 26, 2027, while smaller public entities and special district governments must comply by April 26, 2028.
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Yes. ADA Title II establishes accessibility requirements for web content and mobile applications provided by covered state and local government entities. Web content includes websites, web applications, documents, images, audio, and video, along with digital services delivered through third-party platforms and assistive technologies. Our ADA compliance testing evaluates these experiences to identify accessibility barriers and support conformance with applicable requirements.
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An ADA Compliance Check should combine automated scanning with manual accessibility testing. Testing should evaluate areas such as keyboard navigation, focus order, headings, forms, color contrast, alternative text, assistive technology, screen reader compatibility, and other accessibility requirements.
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An ADA compliant website should be accessible and usable by people with different types of disabilities. This includes providing keyboard access, meaningful alternative text, accessible forms, sufficient color contrast, logical page structure, visible focus indicators, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
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No. The ADA is a U.S. civil rights law, while WCAG is a technical accessibility standard developed by the W3C. For covered state and local government entities, the DOJ's ADA Title II rule establishes WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical standard for covered web content and mobile applications.
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ADA compliance testing can include automated accessibility testing, manual evaluation, keyboard-only testing, screen reader testing, color contrast checks, form testing, focus and navigation testing, and testing with assistive technologies. Combining these methods helps identify issues that automated tools alone may not detect.
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An ADA Accessibility Solution can include accessibility audits, manual and automated testing, remediation guidance, assistive technology testing, and ongoing accessibility monitoring. The right solution depends on the organization's digital products, users, and applicable accessibility requirements.
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When comparing digital accessibility companies, consider their experience with ADA and WCAG, manual and automated testing capabilities, assistive technology expertise, accessibility reporting, and ability to support remediation and regression testing.
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ADA compliance testing should be treated as an ongoing process rather than a one-time check. Testing should be repeated after significant website or application updates and as part of regular accessibility maintenance to identify newly introduced barriers.
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ADA compliance testing should be treated as an ongoing process rather than a one-time check. Testing should be repeated after significant website or application updates and as part of regular accessibility maintenance to identify newly introduced barriers.
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No. Automated tools can identify many common accessibility issues, but they cannot detect every barrier. Manual testing and assistive technology testing are important for evaluating how people with disabilities actually navigate and use a digital product.