Digitally Accessible Content Guidelines - Resource Page : Westchester Publishing Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II requires state and local government entities to ensure their digital content, including websites, mobile apps, and electronic documents, is accessible and compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This applies broadly to public institutions serving the general public, including entities like libraries, schools, and universities. Compliance involves auditing, remediation, and leadership engagement to meet accessibility standards and avoid legal risks. The updated rule by the U.S. Department of Justice takes effect on April 24, 2026, with an additional year granted to agencies serving populations under 50,000.

Additionally, on June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) became effective, requiring publishers selling books in the European Union to have available for purchase a product version that is accessible to consumers with print disabilities, visual challenges, or other issues, where the use of an e-reader or other assistive technology devices is the most beneficial method for obtaining information.

Below are several resources for publishers, offering potential solutions to consider when determining the most appropriate course of action. We have conducted discussions with many publishing companies about how they can ensure their products are in compliance and encourage you to contact us to talk about the workflow solutions we are able to provide to help you do the same.

WEBINARS

Ingram Content Group – “Accessibility in Action: EAA, ADA and What’s Next” – November 20, 2025

Ingram Content Group – “Path to eBook Accessibility” – July 10, 2024

Publishing Now Fall 2022 – “Impact of Accessibility and Sustainability on Your Business” – September 29, 2022

DAISY.org – Countdown to the European Accessibility Act Series – information sessions focused on the European Accessibility Act and accessible publishing