Accessibility & Assistive Tech — 2026-10-31
Government agencies are being urged to embed inclusive design into digital procurement, while a new federal rule clarifies copyright exemptions for assistive tech. Meanwhile, the DOJ's interim final rule shifting ADA Title II compliance deadlines continues to shape accessibility litigation trends.
Accessibility & Assistive Tech — 2026-10-31
Tech Updates
The U.S. Copyright Office has published a notice regarding the tenth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This proceeding concerns temporary exemptions to the DMCA's prohibition against circumventing technological measures that control access to copyrighted works, a critical regulatory area for assistive technology users who need to bypass DRM to utilize screen readers and other aids.
Inclusive Design
State agencies are facing increased pressure to make digital services inclusive for persons with disabilities. Officials are urging government bodies to incorporate inclusive design into digital platforms and to factor the needs of persons with disabilities into planning, budgeting, and procurement processes.
What to Watch
The legal landscape for web accessibility remains active as the Department of Justice's Interim Final Rule, issued on April 20, 2026, extends compliance deadlines for ADA Title II web and mobile applications. State and local governments serving 50,000 or more residents now have until April 26, 2027, to comply, while smaller entities face a deadline of April 26, 2028.
Despite these extended deadlines, legal experts warn that the underlying ADA obligation has not changed, and government entities can still face lawsuits regardless of where the compliance deadline sits.
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