The new ADA digital accessibility rule takes effect in 2026 — and research shows that 94% of websites would fail a WCAG 2.1 AA audit today.
For education, government, and public-sector organizations, that failure could mean:
* Six-figure fines
* Lawsuits or OCR investigations
* Loss of funding and public trust
What You’ll Learn
This session breaks down three practical ways to test and maintain accessibility in your Drupal sites:
* Manual Audits – human review for usability and context.
* Automated Scans – fast, broad testing for recurring issues.
* Continuous Monitoring – integrate checks into your DevOps pipeline to prevent regressions.
You’ll learn how to:
* Combine all three methods for sustainable, ongoing compliance
* Build accessibility testing into your development and content workflows
* Track and report progress to show due diligence
Real-World Example: Kaplan Case Study
* Problem: Compliance concerns across many websites
* Response: Manual audits + automated scans + continuous compliance
* Outcome: elimination of big issues and a plan to avoided legal risk
Key Takeaways
* Understand the 2026 ADA Title II rule and deadlines
* Identify why most sites fail WCAG audits
* Follow a step-by-step readiness plan for 2025–2026
* Protect your organization while building more inclusive experiences
