Just 8 days remain until the ADA Title II correction period expires for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. State agencies and universities across the United States are scrambling to update websites and digital services—or face guaranteed penalties exceeding 8 million baht ($230,464) for repeated violations.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA sets the standard for accessible web content, ensuring people of all abilities—including those with physical, visual, and cognitive disabilities—can navigate, understand, and interact with digital services.
The U.S. Department of Justice issued this rule on April 24, 2024. State and local government websites under ADA Title II must now support all users: from keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility to video captions and color contrast ratios. Federal agencies already follow Section 508 standards with similar rigor. Leading universities like Michigan, UC Berkeley, and MIT have invested heavily in accessibility teams and auditing tools for years.
While the 🇺🇸 United States enforces strict compliance with real consequences, Thailand 🇹🇭 still shows minimal progress—even on government and private sector websites.
Legal enforcement isn’t punishment—it’s elevating quality of life so everyone can access public information and services equally.
America enforces strictly. Thailand can do the same. Agree? Help spread the word!
Source: U.S. DOJ ADA Title II