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49 <br /> 1 Slide#1 <br /> ORANGE COUN I r <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> ADA Guidelines Update Presentation <br /> April 7t", 2026 <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide#2 <br /> Background <br /> • In 2024, the DOJ released new guidance on the ADA, stating <br /> that public-sector websites and social media need to update <br /> their online services to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. <br /> —This update primarily concerns making content compatible with <br /> screen readers for people who are blind or hard of seeing;accessibility <br /> of content on mobile screens;accessible audio content for people who <br /> are hard of hearing;clearer navigation on websites; an overall ability <br /> to complete tasks without barriers. <br /> • That guidance goes into effect on April 24, 2026. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTI I CAROLINA <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Slide#3 <br /> Guideline Changes <br /> 1. Page structure and headings 1. Must follow a specific format to be <br /> compatible with screen readers. <br /> 2. Plain-language content and 2. Aiming for 7ffi-grade reading level <br /> readability 3. See 1. <br /> 3. Accessible PDFs 4. All images and videos need text to <br /> describe them.Videos need to be <br /> 4. Image alternative text subtitled <br /> 5. Page layout consistency and 5. Web pages should be consistent to <br /> content consolidation promote predictability for users. <br /> 6. Old,outdated material should be <br /> 6. Archiving and retiring retired to clear web pages. <br /> unnecessary content <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 3 NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 8 <br />