ADA Title II
Also known as: Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The section of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that prohibits discrimination based on disability by public entities, including all state and local governments and their departments, agencies, and instrumentalities. Title II requires that people with disabilities have equal access to services, programs, and activities provided by public institutions, including higher education and K-12 schools. In the context of digital accessibility, Title II extends to the accessibility of digital platforms, instructional materials, classroom technologies, and how instruction is delivered, making it a legal mandate for publicly funded institutions to ensure their digital content meets accessibility standards.
Related: Section 508 · Web Content Accessibility Guidelines