People with disabilities must wait another year for accessible government websites

The US Department of Health and Human Services has pushed back the deadlines for its websites and apps to be accessible to people with disabilities. Large organizations now have until May 2027, and smaller ones until May 2028.

The government has been trying to make its digital services accessible for years. This delay means that people with disabilities will continue to face barriers when trying to access critical health information and services online. It also signals that compliance with these rules is not a top priority for the department.