Document Accessibility Resources
Whether it’s referred to as the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, WCAG 2.0, or 2.1, we can help you understand the requirements that apply to local government when it comes to accessibility. Browse the resources below and let us know if you have any questions.
Webinar Recording
Your City's Website Might Be ADA Compliant — But What About Your Documents?
Most cities are working hard to make their websites accessible — but documents and PDFs are often overlooked. With new ADA digital accessibility regulations from the Department of Justice, it’s not enough to focus on your website alone. Cities must also ensure that public records, agendas, reports, and other documents are accessible to all community members.
Hosted by NLC | Presented by Streamline on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Webinar Q/A Transcript
View the October 28, 2025 NLC webinar chat transcript in a Q/A format.
PDF Accessibility Report
Get a free accessibility report for your public PDFs from DocAccess.
Legal Blog
Making PDFs Accessible Under Title II of the ADA: A Guide for Public Entities by Stuart Tubis, Esq
Sample Policy
Download a sample website accessibility policy to add to your agency website.
PDF Remediation Resources
Remediating a PDF: Step-by-Step Guide
View the written guide for manually remediating a PDF document for ADA compliance.
Step-by-step video tutorials
Part 1
How to make an agenda accessible WCAG 2.1 AA | Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat
By Shawn Jordison, The Accessibility Guy
Part 2
How to make an agenda accessible WCAG 2.1 AA | Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat
By Shawn Jordison, The Accessibility Guy
Accessibility Scanning Tools
- checkmydistrict.org (free, recommended)
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Lighthouse (free web version)
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Achecker.ca - web-based testing tool (free)
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Userway - used in legal community (paid)
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CommonLook - remediation services and tools (paid)
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Monsido - online automated testing service (paid)
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Level Access - testing company (paid, more expensive/comprehensive)
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