The Website Accessibility Compliance Guide

Author: Kevin Bennett
Published: July 16, 2026

A developer guide explaining WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance, DOJ Title II requirements, and semantic code guidelines.

With the DOJ Title II web accessibility rules finalized in 2024, municipalities, public entities, and tribal organizations must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA design guidelines. This guide details key markup requirements.

Core Code Requirements

  • Ensure Full Keyboard Control: Users must be able to navigate and trigger all controls using the Tab and Enter keys.
  • Maintain Contrast Ratios: Text must maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 against backgrounds.
  • Write Semantic Markups: Use standard landmark layout tags (<header>, <main>, <footer>, <nav>) and structured heading levels.

Target Industries: Government & Public SectorNonprofits
Locations Served: Statewide

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