Is Your Website Ready for the April 2026 Accessibility Requirements?
In April 2026, new federal accessibility requirements will go into effect, raising the bar for how organizations — including nonprofits — design and maintain their websites. These updates align with the latest WCAG 2.2 standards and are aimed at ensuring all users, including people with disabilities, can access and navigate online content with ease.
Why This Matters for Nonprofits
Accessibility isn’t just a compliance checkbox — it’s a reflection of your mission. For nonprofits serving diverse communities, an accessible website means:
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Reaching more people — including the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability.
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Building trust by showing you care about every supporter, donor, and client.
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Improving usability for everyone, not just those with disabilities.
Failing to meet these standards could result in legal risk, loss of funding opportunities, or missed connections with the very communities you serve.
What’s Changing in 2026
While many organizations already follow WCAG 2.0 or 2.1, the 2026 rules will incorporate WCAG 2.2’s updates, including:
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More stringent contrast requirements for text and interactive elements.
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Clearer navigation for users relying on keyboards or assistive technology.
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Enhanced mobile accessibility guidelines.
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Better labeling and instructions for interactive content.
These changes are designed to improve real-world usability for people with low vision, cognitive disabilities, or motor limitations.
How to Prepare Now
The good news? You have time to plan — and the sooner you start, the smoother the transition will be. Steps you can take now:
Audit Your Current Site — Identify accessibility gaps.
Update Design & Code — Adjust colors, navigation, and structure to meet WCAG 2.2 standards.
Test with Real Users — Include people with disabilities in your review process.
Train Your Team — Ensure staff who create or edit content understand accessibility best practices.
How Redstart Creative Can Help
At Redstart Creative, we specialize in building accessible, mission-driven websites for nonprofits. We’ll work with you to:
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Conduct a full accessibility audit.
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Redesign or update your site to meet WCAG 2.2 and the April 2026 standards.
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Train your staff to maintain accessibility long-term.
Your mission deserves to be seen and heard by everyone. Let’s make sure your website is ready.
📅 Contact us today to schedule your accessibility audit and get ahead of the April 2026 deadline.
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