GIC Accessibility Newsletter: Issue #6

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By GIC Published on January 14th, 2026

Last updated on January 14th, 2026

Accessibility Countdown:

100 Days
(3 months, 10 days)
until Accessibility Deadline (4/24/26)

100 Days Until Accessibility Deadline!!

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Wait- what?!

It’s true: We’ve been counting it down since this newsletter began last year, and now we’ve reached the one-hundred-day-out mark on the April 24, 2026 deadline set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

That’s when the Department of Justice’s Title II update takes effect for state and local governments serving more than 50,000 people. Websites of municipalities serving fewer than 50,000 people have until April of 2027 to be fully compliant.

In our blog, we’ve looked into the potential consequences of missing this deadline.

We’ll also reiterate here, that this deadline pertains to Department of Justice action only; private citizens or groups can take legal action at any time if they feel their rights are being denied.

What is YOUR agency’s plan for the next 100 days?

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DTI Training Sessions for Accessibility Testing Begin This Week

DTI is hosting four accessibility testing training sessions, beginning this Friday.
The GIC recommends that any agency stakeholder consider attending.

Please note: Each session is capped at 300 participants.

Accessibility Testing – Visual Analysis
Friday, January 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EST)
This session focuses on manual accessibility testing techniques performed through visual analysis, including low vision and zoom considerations, color and contrast, images, headings, and links.

Accessibility Testing – Keyboard and Automated
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST)
This session covers manual testing techniques using keyboard navigation and automated tools, including focus order, operability, avoiding keyboard traps, changes on user input, hidden content, focus management, and language considerations.

Accessibility Testing – Screen Readers
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EST)
This session focuses on manual accessibility testing using screen readers, with emphasis on keyboard interaction, focus behavior, operability, user input changes, hidden content, and language considerations as experienced by assistive technology users.

Hands-on Accessibility Testing Workshop
Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EST)
This interactive workshop allows participants to apply testing techniques to real-world projects in small groups. Attendees will identify accessibility defects, develop remediation recommendations, and practice reporting and prioritizing findings for their teams.

These sessions are recommended for developers, testers, designers, content owners, and staff involved in accessibility remediation, validation, or quality assurance.

If you did not receive the meeting links in your state email, have questions, or need other assistance, please contact:
DTI_Digital_Accessibility@delaware.gov

Upcoming Accessibility Events

January 16: DTI Accessibility Testing – Visual Analysis
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

January 20: DTI Accessibility Testing – Keyboard and Automated
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

January 21: LIFE Conference
Featuring a keynote speaker and nine concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics related to accessibility.

January 22: DTI Accessibility Testing – Screen Readers
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

January 23: DTI Hands-on Accessibility Testing Workshop
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

January 29 – 31: Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATiA) Conference
ATIA 2026 is where the assistive technology community will gather, January 29 – 31, in Orlando, Florida and virtually! Over the past 25 years, the ATIA conference has been the leading community-building and learning event for all things AT.

February 18 – 20: Zero Project Conference 2026
Dedicated to a world with zero barriers. The in-person conference at the United Nations Office at Vienna is an invitation-only event but live and on-demand content will be streamed accessibly via the conference platform and the Zero Project’s YouTube channel.

Assistive Technology Conference This Month Online

ATIA 2026 Conference Banner, stating that the event is live January 29 through 31, and recordings are available through April 30th.

A big event for those interested in the latest assistive technology developments is coming up at the end of the month, and there are options for online attendance.

The Assistive Technology Industry Association 2026 Conference is being held in Orlando. For those unable to attend in person, there will be both free and paid online sessions available.

In addition to sessions with industry thought leaders, there will be updates on the latest assistive tech developments from representatives from Apple, Google, and Microsoft among other companies.

Those attending online can experience the conference on the following schedule:

January 29 – 31: Roughly 40 live stream sessions PLUS five AssistiveWare sponsored pre-recorded sessions available.
Mid-February: All 100+ recorded sessions available for viewing.
April 30: Access to recorded sessions ends.

A final reminder that milestones like today’s 100 Days from the ADA deadline are useful to measure what’s realistic given the timeline, and how best to apply resources toward the effort.

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The countdown to the federal deadline isn’t just about compliance; it’s about commitment. Whether you are well on your way or taking your first steps today, remember that every effort you make removes a barrier for someone in our community.

We have 100 days to bridge the gap, and the path forward begins with the actions we take right now. Let’s work together to meet this goal!

Don’t forget, the GIC is here to help! Use this form to ask us any digital accessibility question.

And don’t forget to subscribe to this newsletter and the blog at the top of this page!