By Corinne on January 9, 2026
The countdown is on! For public libraries, public schools, community colleges, public universities, and state and local governments across the United States, your institution's web content must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations by:
- April 24, 2026 (population 50,000 or more)
- April 26, 2027 (population under 50,000)
🤓 Learn More: Explore this Fact Sheet from the U.S. Department of Justice.
A looming deadline can make even the most level-headed among us feel stressed out and overwhelmed – but Springshare is here with tips and tools to ensure you're ready in time.
Design with Accessibility in Mind
LibSites is our drag-and-drop website builder that enables you to create a dynamic, mobile-friendly website – zero coding skills required. The cherry on top: the integrated Accessibility Checker generates accessibility reports for your published LibSites webpages. Review and resolve any issues – informed by recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) – and celebrate making your website more accessible for your patrons!
How Does the Accessibility Checker Work?
- Generate an accessibility report for any of your published webpages.
- Review any issues – the report provides the applicable accessibility guideline and a suggestion for how to fix the issue.
- Resolve any issues and celebrate making your website more accessible! 🎉
- As you make updates to a webpage, you can run the Accessibility Checker again to scan for any new issues that have popped up.
Accessibility Resources for All!
Not sure where to get started with accessibility? January is Accessibility Month here at Springshare and we'll be bringing you accessibility-focused blog posts each week! In our next installment, our Springy Training gurus will jump in to highlight some resources for making your content, structure, and images across your Springy Tools more accessible. Plus, we'll be showcasing how one client tackled accessibility improvements for LibGuides – stay tuned!
Contact us for more information about LibSites and its Accessibility Checker so you can ensure compliance with Title II regulations and provide your patrons and students with seamless access to your web content.