The ADA Deadline Is Coming
By 2026–2027, every township and city in Michigan must have an ADA-compliant website. The Department of Justice has made it clear: website accessibility is no longer optional — it’s the law. But more importantly, it’s about making sure every resident has equal access to the information they need to participate in community life.
Many townships have hesitated to move forward with ADA compliance because of the perceived cost and time commitment. DOJ estimates the following average annual costs per small entity using a 3 percent discount rate: county ($9,601), municipality ($18,269), township ($15,135), and community colleges ($449,163). But the flip side of not having an ADA compliant website is even more concerning, as just the first-time penalty is $75,000!
Today, residents rely on websites more than ever for essential services: finding meeting agendas and minutes, accessing voting information, checking health and safety updates, or looking up transportation schedules. When your website isn’t accessible, just like steps at a building entrance without a ramp, people with disabilities are denied equal access to this critical information.
Those who are blind need the website to be readable by screen readers, those who are deaf or hard of hearing need captions on videos, and those who can’t use a mouse need the site to be able to handle voice recognition. A poorly designed website creates digital barriers that block access to the information they need.
Guello Marketing created a system designed specifically for ADA Compliant websites for townships and cities:
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