Section 504 / WCAG 2.1AA 'Red Alert' — Enforcement Interpretation May Be Contested in Final Weeks Before May 11
A Converge Accessibility 'Red Alert' published April 22 warns that HHS Section 504 Rule enforcement interpretation 'is in danger' of regulatory contest in the final weeks before the May 11, 2026 WCAG 2.1AA deadline. The underlying non-discrimination obligation has been in effect since July 8, 2024 — but the technical benchmark date is what enforcement hangs on.
FQHCs with 15+ employees should NOT bet on a delay: remediate website/mobile accessibility now and document good-faith compliance in case enforcement posture shifts unfavorably mid-year.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, April 22). Section 504 / WCAG 2.1AA 'Red Alert' — Enforcement Interpretation May Be Contested in Final Weeks Before May 11. Linked evidence: Converge Accessibility. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/hhs-section-504-red-alert-enforcement-contested-april-22-2026
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