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California AB 434 + ADA Title II Compliance
California is one of the strictest states for digital accessibility. AB 434 requires every state agency to certify WCAG compliance and post that certification publicly. Government Code Sections 7405 and 11135 reinforce Section 508 alignment. And now the federal ADA Title II rule adds enforceable deadlines for all public-facing web content — including PDFs. CASO Comply remediates them at scale so you can certify with real data behind it.
What California Already Requires
California has some of the most comprehensive state-level digital accessibility laws in the country — with public certification requirements that most states don't have.
Assembly Bill 434 (AB 434)
Signed in 2017 and effective July 1, 2019, AB 434 requires every California state agency to certify that its website complies with WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Certifications must be renewed every two years and posted on each agency's home page. Note: While AB 434 references WCAG 2.0 as the floor, California's web standards office (webstandards.ca.gov) now directs agencies to target WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
Government Code Section 7405
Directs California state government entities to follow Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, requiring accessibility of all electronic and information technology including websites and digital documents.
Government Code Section 11135
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity conducted, operated, or administered by the state. Requires that all state electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities.
California State Web Standards (webstandards.ca.gov)
The state's official web standards guide directs agencies on accessibility implementation, requiring WCAG conformance for all digital content including PDFs, forms, and multimedia published on state websites.
Unruh Civil Rights Act
California's Unruh Act prohibits discrimination by business establishments, including in digital services. Courts have applied Unruh to website accessibility cases, creating additional compliance obligations for private entities serving California consumers.
AB 1757 — Accessibility for All Californians Act (Pending)
This proposed legislation would require WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for websites serving California consumers and extend requirements to third-party developers. As of 2026, this bill is pending in the legislature.
The Federal Clock California Is On
The DOJ's ADA Title II web rule defines “web content” to include documents posted on government sites — meaning public-facing PDFs that are still in use are in scope.
23 Days Remaining
April 24, 2026
State and local governments serving populations of 50,000 or more
This deadline is approaching. Act now to ensure compliance.
390 Days Remaining
April 26, 2027
State and local governments serving populations of under 50,000
This deadline is approaching. Act now to ensure compliance.
Why California Entities Choose CASO Comply
Clear the PDF Backlog Fast
California has hundreds of state agency websites — and each one has years of PDFs that need to be accessible. AB 434 already requires biennial certification, and the federal ADA rule puts teeth behind it. CASO Comply automates remediation across your entire document library so you can certify with confidence, not crossed fingers.
Stay Compliant on Every New Upload
With hundreds of agencies publishing new documents daily, staying compliant is a moving target. CASO Comply gives California agencies a repeatable workflow that makes every new PDF accessible at the point of publishing — so your AB 434 certification stays valid between renewal cycles.
No Accessibility Expertise Required
Even large California departments struggle to staff WCAG and PDF/UA specialists across every office. CASO Comply automates the technical work — structure tags, alt text, reading order, metadata — so your existing IT or Communications teams can maintain compliance without specialized training.
How CASO Comply Helps
A complete solution for California document accessibility — from discovery to remediation to ongoing compliance.
SiteScan Document Inventory
Automated crawling of your web presence to identify PDFs, Word documents, and spreadsheets. Free scan covers up to 25 pages — contact us for a full-site audit.
Automated Remediation at Scale
AI-powered remediation processes thousands of documents per day. Structure tagging, alt text generation, reading order correction, and metadata cleanup — all automated.
Certificate of Compliance
Every remediated document includes a compliance validation report with before-and-after scoring. Level 3 (Full Remediation) documents receive a Certificate of Compliance for audit and procurement purposes.
Ongoing Monitoring
Stay compliant with ongoing monitoring. Our Docker Agent auto-monitors your document directories and processes new files automatically. Run SiteScan on demand to catch new documents published to your website.
Affordable Compliance
Starting at $0.30 per page — up to 95% less than traditional manual remediation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ADA Title II compliance deadline for California?
Entities serving populations of 50,000 or more must comply by April 24, 2026. Smaller entities have until April 26, 2027. These federal deadlines apply to all California state and local government entities.
What does California require for document accessibility?
California has some of the strongest document accessibility requirements in the country. AB 434 requires biennial WCAG compliance certification, Government Code Sections 7405 and 11135 mandate Section 508 alignment, and the state web standards office directs agencies to target WCAG 2.2 AA. In addition, the federal ADA Title II rule requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA for all web content including posted documents.
How much does PDF remediation cost?
CASO Comply offers three remediation levels starting at $0.30 per page — up to 95% less than traditional manual remediation. Volume pricing is available for large document libraries.
Can you handle large document libraries?
Yes. Our automated pipeline processes most documents in under a minute. We routinely handle libraries of thousands of documents for government agencies and higher education institutions.
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