Law firms say HHS Section 504 web deadline stays May 11
Issue
Legal advisories from Duane Morris on April 26 and Alston & Bird in March say the DOJ's April 20 Title II extension does not apply to HHS Section 504. The Section 504 web accessibility deadline stays May 11, 2026, and the private right to sue begins May 12.
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Key points
- 7 days remaining as of May 4, 2026
- Legal advisories say the DOJ Title II extension does not apply to HHS Section 504.
- Section 504 has been enforceable since July 8, 2024, and May 11 makes WCAG 2.1 AA the technical standard.
- ADA litigation against healthcare providers grew 11% year-over-year in 2025
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FQHC Talent. (2026, May 4). Law firms say HHS Section 504 web deadline stays May 11. Source: Duane Morris LLP / Alston & Bird. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/hhs-section-504-may-11-7-day-countdown-monday-may-4-2026