{"id":17379,"date":"2025-09-04T20:37:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T20:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/?p=17379"},"modified":"2025-11-03T18:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T18:30:07","slug":"ada-title-ii-for-public-entities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/ada-title-ii-for-public-entities\/","title":{"rendered":"ADA Title II: What Public Entities Need to Know in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dark alignfull p-post-header has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background is-style-dark--1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);background-image:url(&#039;\/wp-content\/themes\/core\/assets\/media\/backgrounds\/hero-wave-blog.svg&#039;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligngrid is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ghost is-style-reversed is-style-ghost--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\">Blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aligngrid\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center aligngrid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-008400e6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;\" class=\"is-style-category wp-block-tribe-terms\"><ul class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__list\"><li class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__term\"><span class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__link t-category\">Legislation &amp; Compliance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-title\">ADA Title II: What Public Entities Need to Know in 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9116416d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/author\/noahpearson\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Noah Pearson<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-date has-10-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-04T20:37:58+00:00\">September 4, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Webinar: ADA Title II Deep Dive<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"alignfull alignfull wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-hero-2.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"person on laptop with judge&#039;s gavel in the foreground\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-hero-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-hero-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-hero-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With compliance deadlines for <a href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/\">ADA Title II<\/a> swiftly approaching, it is crucial for public entities to understand the scope of this ruling and the steps they can take not only to achieve compliance for their <strong>digital content<\/strong>, but also to maintain it in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn what Title II entails, what digital content is covered, and the steps your organization can take to maintain compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--3\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ADA Title II is the section of the Americans with Disabilities Act that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all programs, services, and activities provided by state and local governments (this includes public colleges and universities).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizations serving a population of 50,000 or more have until April 24th, 2026, to meet Title II requirements; organizations with less than 50,000 have until April 24th, 2027. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ADA Title II now requires public entities to make their digital content compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, a set of guidelines that ensures web content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for people with disabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-ada-title-ii-background\">ADA Title II: Background<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-is-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada\">What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-who-is-covered-under-ada-title-ii\">Who is Covered under ADA Title II?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-ada-title-ii-compliance-deadlines\">ADA Title II Compliance Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-consequences-of-non-compliance-with-ada-title-ii\">Consequences of Non-Compliance with ADA Title II<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-ada-title-ii-and-wcag-2-1-level-aa\">ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-ada-title-ii-for-higher-education\">ADA Title II for Higher Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-video-accessibility-for-ada-title-ii\">Video Accessibility for ADA Title II<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-next-steps-for-title-ii-compliance\">Next Steps for Title II Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ada-title-ii-background\">ADA Title II: Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Department of Justice\u2019s final rule on Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has made one thing clear: <strong>digital accessibility is no longer optional for public entities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, public universities, community colleges, and other public entities are facing a new reality, as the vague legal expectations of the past have been replaced by a concrete, enforceable standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>While these new accessibility requirements might seem like a burden, they are actually a significant opportunity. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2024\/s0716-Adult-disability.html\">the CDC<\/a>, over 70 million adults report having a disability in the US alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevaluable500.com\/press-release\/the-valuable-500-releases-new-data-on-global-accessibility-awareness-day\">Valuable 500<\/a> found that people with disabilities, as well as their friends and families, have <strong>$13 trillion <\/strong>of spending power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By making your digital content accessible, you don&#8217;t just comply with the law, you unlock a brand-new audience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/disability-market-stat-2.png\" alt=\"$13 trillion - spending power of people with disabilities, including their friends and family\" class=\"wp-image-17399\" style=\"width:323px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/disability-market-stat-2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/disability-market-stat-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/disability-market-stat-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/disability-market-stat-2-376x376.png 376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog is being published in tandem with the recording of 3Play Media and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpgi.com\/\">TPGi<\/a>&#8216;s co-sponsored webinar, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\">ADA Title II: What Public Entities Need to Know About Digital Accessibility<\/a>&#8220;. For a deeper dive into this topic, this webinar can be viewed for free on demand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada\">What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0107af3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-white has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-white--5\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:252px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-default aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3play-gradient-icon-small.png\" alt=\"3Play Media icon\" class=\"wp-image-14165\" style=\"border-radius:7px;width:156px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-overline is-style-overline--6\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">Definition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--7\" id=\"h-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, ensuring equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADA guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enacted in 1990, the ADA initially focused exclusively on the physical world, for example, installing a wheelchair ramp at the entrance of a public building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as the world became increasingly digital, the ADA expanded to include websites, online video, and other forms of digital content. The ADA now ensures that all public entities, regardless of size, must make their digital presence accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADA is broken down into five titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0107af3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-chartreuse has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-chartreuse--8\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Title I:<\/strong> Prohibits employment discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title II:<\/strong> Bans discrimination in all programs and services of state and local governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title III:<\/strong> Requires private businesses and public spaces to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title IV:<\/strong> Mandates telecommunications relay services and closed captioning for federally funded PSAs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title V:<\/strong> Covers miscellaneous provisions, including the ADA\u2019s relationship to other laws and protection against retaliation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will be focusing on <strong>Title II<\/strong> and how it applies to digital content and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-covered-under-ada-title-ii\">Who is Covered under ADA Title II?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA Title II applies to all <strong>state and local governments<\/strong>, including their departments, agencies, and any other public entities. This means the law covers every program, service, and activity they offer, regardless of whether they receive federal funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To take <strong>public universities and community colleges<\/strong> as an example, this includes everything from a university\u2019s website and digital learning platforms to online course content and public-facing video materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/topics\/title-ii\/\">ada.gov<\/a>, other examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recreation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, if a government agency at the state or local level offers a program or service, it must be accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--9\" id=\"h-what-is-covered-under-ada-title-ii\">What is Covered under ADA Title II?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>In addition to covering physical spaces like government buildings, public schools, and courthouses, Title II includes all digital content, which is the focus of the new rule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of <strong>digital content and services<\/strong> that fall under this umbrella include (but are not limited to):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All public-facing websites and mobile applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online forms and application portals (e.g., for licenses, benefits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital documents and publications (e.g., PDFs, reports, brochures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official social media posts and announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video and audio content (which must have captions or transcripts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any digital service or content provided through a third-party contractor or vendor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/icon-electric-circuit.svg\" alt=\"digital content icon\" class=\"wp-image-14369\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ada-title-ii-compliance-deadlines\">ADA Title II Compliance Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadlines for Title II of the ADA are dependent on the size of the jurisdiction the public entity resides in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erik Ducker, Sr. Director of Product Marketing at 3Play Media, lays out these deadlines (and who they apply to) in this video, clipped from our <a href=\"\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\">ADA Title II webinar<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/l64ybmys5p.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='l64ybmys5p']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/l64ybmys5p\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"l64ybmys5p\" seo=\"false\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><\/wistia-player>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-chartreuse has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-chartreuse--10\" style=\"border-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-048b50e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p>Here is a breakdown of the Title II deadlines based on the entity&#8217;s size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--11\" id=\"h-large-entity\">Large Entity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An entity that serves a population of 50,000 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> April 24, 2026. This applies to both existing (backlog) and new digital content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--12\" id=\"h-small-entity\">Small Entity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definition<\/strong>: An entity that serves a population of less than 50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> April 24, 2027, one year after the large entity deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of public colleges and universities, it is important to note that the <strong>jurisdiction is based on the population<\/strong> that the institution resides in, <strong>not the number of students<\/strong> enrolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a state university with 30,000 students would still be considered a large entity if it is located in a city with a population of 60,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consequences-of-non-compliance-with-ada-title-ii\">Consequences of Non-Compliance with ADA Title II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to comply with the digital accessibility requirements of ADA Title II can expose public entities to significant risks, from legal action to financial penalties and reputational damage.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--13\" id=\"h-financial-and-legal-penalties\">Financial and Legal Penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lawsuits and Fines:<\/strong> The Department of Justice (DOJ) can file lawsuits against non-compliant entities. Civil penalties can be substantial, with fines possibly exceeding $100,000, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ada.gov\/doj_responsibilities.htm\">ADA<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Costly Settlements:<\/strong> While most cases are settled before going to court, these settlements often require the entity to pay for the plaintiff&#8217;s legal fees and implement expensive accessibility overhauls. An example of one such settlement is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/harvard-mit-sued-captioning-violation-ada-rehabilitation-act\/\">National Association of the Deaf v. Harvard<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loss of Funding:<\/strong> In cases involving public schools and universities, a finding of non-compliance by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) can lead to a loss of federal funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--14\" id=\"h-reputational-damage\">Reputational Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Damaged Reputation:<\/strong> Non-compliance can lead to negative publicity and public backlash, creating the perception that the institution is not inclusive or welcoming to people with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusion of Audience:<\/strong> Inaccessible digital content excludes a significant portion of the population. A commitment to accessibility, on the other hand, demonstrates good governance and public service, fostering a more inclusive and engaged community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wcag-2.1-aa\">ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new ADA Title II rule provides clarity by adopting a specific technical standard for digital accessibility. Public entities must now make their digital content and services compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WCAG is an internationally recognized set of guidelines for making digital content accessible to people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;2.1&#8221; refers to a specific version that includes new success criteria for mobile devices and users with low vision. &#8220;Level AA&#8221; is the conformance level that dictates the necessary standards you must meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read more about the WCAG 2.1 requirements and distinction between levels on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG21\/\">W3C&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WCAG 2.1 is built on four core principles that guide digital content accessibility: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust; forming the acronym &#8220;POUR&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the clip below (also from our <a href=\"\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\">Title II webinar<\/a>), David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer at Vispero, breaks down the four principals of WCAG 2.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/x12rjlsw1f.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='x12rjlsw1f']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/x12rjlsw1f\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"x12rjlsw1f\" seo=\"false\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><\/wistia-player>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-dark has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-dark--15\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-048b50e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p>To learn more about each principal, click the corresponding tabs below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs\" data-js=\"tabs-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-nav\"><div class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"button-tab-content-0\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-item-button\" aria-controls=\"tab-content-0\" role=\"tab\">perceivable<\/button><button id=\"button-tab-content-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-item-button\" aria-controls=\"tab-content-1\" role=\"tab\">operable<\/button><button id=\"button-tab-content-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-item-button\" aria-controls=\"tab-content-2\" role=\"tab\">understandable<\/button><button id=\"button-tab-content-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-item-button\" aria-controls=\"tab-content-3\" role=\"tab\">robust<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-tribe-tabs__tab-content\">\n<div id=\"tab-content-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" hidden aria-labelledby=\"button-tab-content-0\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tab\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--16\" id=\"h-perceivable\">Perceivable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. This means the content and its information can&#8217;t be invisible to a user&#8217;s senses. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Providing text alternatives<\/strong> for non-text content, such as <a href=\"\/blog\/alt-text-marketing\/\">alt text<\/a> for images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Providing captions<\/strong> for video and audio content so people who are deaf or hard of hearing can access the information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using sufficient color contrast<\/strong> to ensure text is readable for users with low vision or color blindness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-content-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" hidden aria-labelledby=\"button-tab-content-1\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tab\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--17\" id=\"h-operable\">Operable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>User interface components and navigation must be operable. Users must be able to navigate and interact with the content in a variety of ways, and the interface cannot require an interaction that a user cannot perform. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making all functionality <strong>accessible via keyboard<\/strong> alone, without a mouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giving users <strong>enough time to read and use content<\/strong> that has time limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing content that does not cause seizures, for example by <strong>avoiding rapid flashing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-content-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" hidden aria-labelledby=\"button-tab-content-2\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tab\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--18\" id=\"h-understandable\">Understandable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable. Users must be able to comprehend the content and how to use the interface. This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making content <strong>readable and predictable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using <strong>consistent navigation<\/strong> across a website or application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing <strong>input assistance<\/strong> to help users avoid and correct mistakes on forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-content-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" hidden aria-labelledby=\"button-tab-content-3\" class=\"wp-block-tribe-tab\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--19\" id=\"h-robust\">Robust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. As new technologies emerge, the content should remain accessible and work with current and future devices, browsers, and screen readers. This is typically achieved by using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Valid code<\/strong> that follows web standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proper markup languages<\/strong> that allow assistive technologies to parse and interact with the content correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ada-title-ii-for-higher-education\">ADA Title II for Higher Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For public universities and community colleges, the new ADA Title II rule brings a significant shift: digital accessibility is now a clear, legal requirement, not just a best practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new rule for public colleges and universities mandates a proactive approach, requiring all digital content to be accessible from the outset, not only when an accommodation is requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important because the majority of students with a disability do not report it to their college or university, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/whatsnew\/press_releases\/4_26_2022.asp\">National Center of Education Statistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach is critical to ensuring an equitable learning experience for all students, whether or not they&#8217;ve officially requested accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--20\" id=\"h-what-content-is-covered\">What Content is Covered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule applies to every digital service, program, and activity your institution provides, affecting a wide range of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>University Websites:<\/strong> Main university sites, department pages, and alumni portals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Learning Platforms:<\/strong> All content within Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas or Blackboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Materials:<\/strong> Lecutre videos, Digital documents, presentations, and syllabi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-Party Content:<\/strong> Any external content or tools you provide to students through a contractual, licensing, or other arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This move toward &#8220;accessible by default&#8221; impacts not just IT departments, but every faculty member and staff creator who produces or manages digital content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0107af3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-white has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-white--21\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:252px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/higher-ed-solutions.png\" alt=\"students throwing graduation caps into the air\" class=\"wp-image-17385\" style=\"border-radius:7px;width:252px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/higher-ed-solutions.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/higher-ed-solutions-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/higher-ed-solutions-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/higher-ed-solutions-376x376.png 376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-overline is-style-overline--22\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--23\" id=\"h-title-ii-compliance-for-higher-education\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Title II Compliance for Higher Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">An established leader in higher education accessibility solutions, 3Play Media is your partner in creating a truly inclusive learning environment. Learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/solutions\/industries\/education\/\">Higher Ed Solutions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outlined is-style-outlined--24\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/\">ADA Title II Compliance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-video-accessibility-for-ada-title-ii\">Video Accessibility for ADA Title II<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For public entities, video is a powerful communication tool, but under the new ADA Title II rule, it is also a major compliance concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule mandates that all video content, from online courses and training materials to public meetings and social media posts, must be made fully accessible to meet <strong>WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/strong> standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To comply, your videos need to include the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accurate <a href=\"\/popular-topics\/closed-captioning\/\">Captions<\/a>:<\/strong> Both live and pre-recorded videos must have accurate, synchronized captions to provide access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These captions must include not only spoken dialogue but also sound effects and musical cues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-audio-description\/\">Audio Description<\/a>:<\/strong> Pre-recorded videos that contain important visual-only information, such as on-screen text, charts, or actions, must have an audio description track. This separate narration describes the key visual details for users who are blind or have low vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-transcription\/\">Transcripts<\/a>:<\/strong> A text transcript of the video&#8217;s dialogue and important sounds is a best practice. This provides an easy-to-read, searchable, and shareable version of the video&#8217;s content, benefiting all users (and boosting SEO!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about ADA Title II requirements for video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\/ada-video-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything to Know About the ADA and Video Compliance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--25\" id=\"h-the-role-of-responsible-ai-in-video-accessibility\">The Role of Responsible AI in Video Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From vast libraries of pre-recorded lectures to ongoing live events, the volume of content can make full compliance seem overwhelming. This is where AI becomes a powerful tool, but it&#8217;s crucial to understand the difference between simply using AI and using it <strong>responsibly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI-powered solutions can dramatically accelerate the process by generating an initial layer of accessibility. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/platform\/captioning\/\">Automated Captioning<\/a>:<\/strong> AI&#8217;s Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) can quickly produce captions for thousands of hours of video, providing a strong starting point for remediation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/platform\/audio-description\/\">AI-Scripted Audio Description<\/a>:<\/strong> Generative AI and computer vision can analyze a video&#8217;s visual track to provide a rough script for audio description.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, relying solely on AI is a significant risk. The new ADA Title II rule mandates compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which requires a high level of accuracy that AI alone often cannot meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3Play Media&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/rs-2025-asr\">2025 State of ASR Report<\/a> found that in higher education, the top AI-powered engines still had a <strong>word error rate of 6.4%<\/strong>*. That equates to around 1 in every 16 words being incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why 3Play Media utilizes a &#8220;<strong>human-in-the-loop<\/strong>&#8221; approach to ensure high quality, while drastically increasing efficiency and affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method combines the speed and scale of AI with the precision of expert editors, giving you a scalable solution for all your video accessibility needs. Using this method, 3Play can guarantee <strong>99% accuracy<\/strong> for video captions\u2014well above the 93.6% accuracy achieved by using AI alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* This percentage represents the average of the top 4 ASR engines that were tested.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps-for-title-ii-compliance\">Next Steps for Title II Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating the new ADA Title II rule can feel overwhelming, but your institution doesn&#8217;t have to tackle it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An established leader in higher education accessibility solutions, <strong>3Play Media<\/strong> provides a scalable and reliable way to ensure all your video content meets the new WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our &#8220;<strong>human-in-the-loop<\/strong>&#8221; approach delivers high-quality captions, transcripts, and audio description, giving you a clear roadmap to compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a deep dive into ADA Title II, requirements, deadlines, solutions, and more, watch our free webinar, now available on demand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-watch-now\"><a href=\"\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\">Watch Now<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-gradient-border is-style-gradient-border--26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-webinar-cap.png\" alt=\"Illustration of a team putting their hands together. The text reads TPGi, 3Play Media\" class=\"wp-image-17402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-webinar-cap.png 529w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ada-title-ii-webinar-cap-300x276.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/events\/wbnr-08-26-2025-digital-accessibility-compliance\/\">ADA Title II: What Public Entities Need to Know About Digital Accessibility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dda23514 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\">About the author<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e664d7f192ef1a1091febc8b6cd228a1ff0023929d31766c3300c4ca7f64649?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e664d7f192ef1a1091febc8b6cd228a1ff0023929d31766c3300c4ca7f64649?s=192&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/author\/noahpearson\/\" target=\"_self\">Noah Pearson<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__bio\">As a marketing specialist with 3Play Media, Noah specializes in accessibility and localization content creation, leveraging his technology expertise to help organizations expand their global reach and create a more inclusive digital experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe217b39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Share this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe217b39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-normal-icon-size has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-outermost-social-sharing-is-layout-95ca00fe wp-block-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><li style=\"color: #767676; 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