What the ADA Title II Extension Really Means

Just days after we unpacked the upcoming ADA Title II deadline, everything changed.

In this special episode, legal expert Judith Risch returns for her second appearance this week to walk through the Department of Justice’s one-year extension, and what it signals now that the update is official. Together, we move beyond the headline to explore what’s driving the change, what may come next, and what organizations should actually be paying attention to right now.

With decades of experience in digital accessibility and civil rights law, Judith brings clarity to a moment that’s easy to misinterpret. While the timeline has changed, the expectations haven’t, and neither has the need to make meaningful progress.

This episode is a reset: a chance to refocus, get aligned, and use this time intentionally.

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Guest Profile

Judith Risch is a nationally recognized expert in digital accessibility with more than 20 years of experience in federal civil rights enforcement. She served as a senior attorney at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, where she co-led the National Digital Accessibility Team. She advises organizations on WCAG, ADA, and Section 504 compliance, offering practical guidance through audits, policy, and training.