ADA Title II Video Accessibility Exceptions: When Are Government Videos Exempt?
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The DOJ's ADA Title II final rule requires state and local government web content, including video, to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. But not every video a government entity has ever published must be made accessible by the compliance deadline. The rule defines five specific exceptions, plus additional provisions for fundamental alteration, undue burden, and minimal-impact noncompliance.
This article explains each exception, how it applies to video content, and what obligations remain even when an exception applies.