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92% of US city websites fail ADA accessibility standards

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A new study by AccessLumens found that 92% of US city government websites do not meet ADA accessibility guidelines. The research evaluated over 1,000 municipal sites for compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards. Common failures include missing alt text, poor color contrast, and inaccessible forms.

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The high failure rate underscores a systemic neglect of digital accessibility, which could expose cities to legal liability and exclude millions of disabled citizens from essential services.
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