Show HN: 92% of US city websites fail Ada accessibility
Research indicates that 42% of major US city websites still contain critical accessibility barriers despite the April 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline. The study highlights significant performance disparities between different government web service vendors.
Why it matters
Digital accessibility is a legal and civil rights issue; when government portals fail to meet standards, it effectively disenfranchises residents who rely on assistive technology.
All research AccessLumens Research · July 2026
The article relies on data-driven research and highlights a failure to meet established legal standards.
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