DOJ Wants Your Feedback — How to Comment on ADA Title II Rule Before June 22

Why Your Comment Matters

Federal agencies like the DOJ are required to consider public comments before finalizing rules. Your feedback can influence:

• 📋 Deadline extensions — Should there be more time for compliance?
• 📋 Technical standards — Should WCAG 2.2 be adopted instead of 2.1?
• 📋 Small business exemptions — Should smaller entities have different requirements?
• 📋 Enforcement priorities — What should DOJ focus on first?
• 📋 Implementation guidance — What additional help do organizations need?

What the DOJ Is Asking About

How to Submit a Public Comment — Step by Step

Free Comment Template — Copy, Paste, and Customize

TO: U.S. Department of Justice
FROM: [Your Name]
DATE: [Current Date]
RE: ADA Title II Website Accessibility Rule — Public Comment

Dear Department of Justice,

I am submitting this comment as [a small business owner / government entity representative / accessibility consultant / concerned citizen] regarding the ADA Title II website accessibility rule.

My experience with website accessibility has been:

[Add your experience here. Examples:]
- "My organization has been working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance since [date]."
- "We have encountered the following challenges: [list specific challenges]."
- "The one-year deadline extension has helped us [explain impact]."

Specific feedback on the rule:

1. Regarding deadlines: [Should deadlines be extended further? Shortened? Why?]

2. Regarding technical standards: [Should DOJ adopt WCAG 2.2 instead of 2.1? Why or why not?]

3. Regarding small entities: [Should smaller organizations have different requirements?]

4. Regarding costs: [What have been your actual costs for accessibility compliance?]

5. Regarding guidance needed: [What additional help would make compliance easier?]

Recommendations for DOJ:

- [Your first recommendation]
- [Your second recommendation]
- [Your third recommendation]

Thank you for considering this comment. I would be happy to provide additional information if needed.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title/Organization]
[Your Email (optional)]
[Your Phone (optional)]
            

What to Include in Your Comment — For Maximum Impact

If You're a Small Business Owner:

• 📊 Share real cost data — How much have you spent on accessibility?
• 📊 Describe challenges — What has been hardest to implement?
• 📊 Request specific guidance — What would help you?
• 📊 Comment on the extension — Is one year enough? Too much?

If You're a Government Entity:

• 📊 Share compliance progress — What percentage of your site is compliant?
• 📊 Describe resource constraints — Budget, staffing, expertise
• 📊 Suggest realistic timelines — What's actually achievable?
• 📊 Recommend training and support — What would help?

If You're an Accessibility Advocate:

• 📊 Share user impact — How do inaccessible sites affect people with disabilities?
• 📊 Recommend stricter standards — Should DOJ adopt WCAG 2.2?
• 📊 Comment on enforcement — What should DOJ prioritize?

Key Dates to Remember

What Happens After the Comment Period?

• 📋 DOJ reviews all submitted comments
• 📋 DOJ may make changes to the rule based on feedback
• 📋 DOJ may issue additional guidance or technical assistance
• 📋 The NFB lawsuit may affect the timeline
• 📋 Final compliance deadline remains April 2027 (for now)

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Final Thoughts

The DOJ is actively seeking your feedback — but the window is closing. With the June 22, 2026 deadline just days away, now is the time to make your voice heard.

Whether you're a small business owner struggling with compliance costs, a government entity implementing the rule, or an advocate for people with disabilities — your comment matters.

Use the template above, customize it with your experience, and submit before the deadline. Don't let this opportunity pass.