General Statement
Accessibility matters and it’s the law! We at the Center for Autism are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal and state laws governing digital accessibility. As a provider of programs, services, and activities, we are subject to:
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – mandating that our website and digital platforms be accessible to people with disabilities. [ada.gov], [astho.org]
- Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which require accessibility for entities receiving federal funding and federal agencies, respectively. [astho.org]
Recent Regulatory Updates
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice finalized new rules under ADA Title II, clarifying the requirement that state and local government websites and mobile apps must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Upcoming compliance deadlines include: [ada.gov], [robbins-schwartz.com]
- April 24, 2026 for entities serving populations of 50,000 or more,
- April 26, 2027 for smaller entities. [astho.org], [civicplus.com]
While these deadlines currently apply to public-sector organizations, they set a clear standard of expectations that private and nonprofit entities should aspire to meet proactively.
Our Accessibility Pledge
We aim for 100% digital accessibility compliance and continuously audit, update, and improve our digital content – websites, documents, videos, and more – to align with WCAG standards.
If you ever encounter a barrier that prevents access to information or services on our platforms, please reach out to us immediately. Your feedback is vital to help us resolve issues and enhance accessibility swiftly.
Policies and Guidelines
We enjoy sharing information that supports and informs our community.
- To ensure that everyone can access the content we post and we are in compliance with federal law, we will only share materials that meet WCAG accessibility guidelines – https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/.
- If there is any question about compliance, we will err on the side of caution and decline to share the post.
- For guidance on creating accessible social media content, we encourage you to visit the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) resource: Content Creation: Social Media – https://www.section508.gov/create/social-media/.
- Please also note that our logo may only be used with prior permission. Any request to use our logo must include materials that meet accessibility standards. If you have any questions, please email card-info@ufl.edu.
- Please also see our Web and Social Media Posting Requirements page.
Thank you for helping us keep our communications accessible for all and in compliance with federal law.
UPDATED 1/9/2026