PDF Accessibility for Government Agencies
Government agencies at every level are legally required to publish accessible documents. PDFally provides expert PDF remediation that satisfies Section 508, ADA Title II, and the DOJ's 2024 Title II rule—with the documentation to prove it.
Government Accessibility Requirements
Federal agencies must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires all electronic and information technology—including PDFs—to be accessible. The 2017 Section 508 refresh incorporated WCAG 2.0 Level AA as the baseline standard.
In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a final rule under ADA Title II, explicitly requiring state and local governments to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA for all web content and mobile apps—and by extension, PDFs published on government websites.
Compliance deadlines under the 2024 Title II rule range from two to three years depending on agency size, meaning many state and local governments need to begin remediation now.
Applicable Frameworks
- Section 508 – Federal agencies and contractors
- ADA Title II – State and local governments (2024 final rule)
- ADA Title III – Government-adjacent public entities
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA – Technical standard required by all
- Section 504 – Federally funded programs
2024 Title II Rule Deadlines
State and local government compliance deadlines under the DOJ final rule:
- • Large agencies (pop. 50,000+): April 2026
- • Smaller agencies: April 2027
Government Documents We Remediate
From public notices to procurement documents—every PDF a citizen might access.
Public-Facing Content
- Public notices and announcements
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Permits and applications
- Benefits and services guides
- Annual reports and budgets
Regulatory & Legal
- Regulations and rulemaking
- Environmental impact reports
- Planning documents
- Contracts and procurement
- Legal notices
Internal & Operational
- Employee handbooks
- Training materials
- Policy documents
- Interagency reports
- Grant documentation
Why Government Teams Choose PDFally
Meets Section 508 & WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Every remediated document is verified against the exact standards cited in federal and state accessibility law.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Each file comes with a remediation report suitable for compliance audits, DOJ investigations, or public records.
Batch Processing for Large Inventories
Government agencies often have thousands of PDFs to remediate. Our batch upload handles volume at scale.
Fast Turnaround for Public Requests
When a constituent requests an accessible document, we can deliver in 1–2 business days.
Invoice-Friendly Billing
Request an invoice rather than paying by card—ideal for government procurement processes.
No Software Procurement Needed
PDFally is a web-based service. No IT procurement, installation, or maintenance required.
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