Municipal leaders wear many hats. Mayor, councilmember, administrator, part time IT whisperer. But one role you probably did not sign up for is digital accessibility expert. Unfortunately, the ADA deadline is approaching whether anyone feels ready or not.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, local governments must ensure their websites and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities. For larger municipalities, the compliance deadline is April 24, 2026. Smaller cities follow shortly after. This is not about checking a box. It is about making sure residents can pay bills, submit forms, watch meetings, and access services without unnecessary barriers.

Accessibility includes things like readable documents, captions on videos, keyboard navigation, color contrast, and screen reader compatibility. If your first reaction is “I think our website does that,” you are not alone. That is also how most people feel about their smoke detectors right up until they start chirping at 2 a.m.

The good news is you do not have to solve this alone. Tech Legion helps municipalities assess where they stand today, identify what actually needs to be fixed, and build a practical path to compliance. We focus on progress, not panic. We also speak fluent municipal, which means fewer buzzwords and fewer meetings that could have been emails.

Think of Tech Legion as the calm voice saying, “We’ve got this,” while everyone else is frantically searching the website for a PDF from 2009.

The deadline is real. The expectations are clear. And the sooner you start, the smoother this process will be. Let Tech Legion help you make your digital services accessible to every resident, without the stress headache or last minute scramble. Contact us today!