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Maryland IT Nonvisual Access + ADA Title II Compliance
Maryland has had IT accessibility regulations on the books since 2005 through COMAR 14.33.02, and the Department of Information Technology's Digital Accessibility Policy requires WCAG 2.1 AA across all state digital content. Now the federal ADA Title II rule adds a hard compliance date. CASO Comply remediates your PDFs and documents at scale so you can satisfy both Maryland and federal requirements without manual effort.
What Maryland Already Requires
Maryland was one of the first states to codify IT accessibility standards. Between COMAR 14.33.02 and DoIT's Digital Accessibility Policy, the requirements are clear. CASO Comply handles the document remediation piece.
COMAR 14.33.02 — IT Nonvisual Access Standards
Maryland's Code of Maryland Regulations requires all Executive Branch agencies and public universities to procure and develop information technology that is fully accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Effective since 2005, last amended 2022.
Maryland Digital Accessibility Policy
The Department of Information Technology's enterprise policy requires compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA for all state websites, applications, systems, and electronic documents including PDFs.
DoIT Digital Accessibility Initiative
Maryland's Department of Information Technology runs a dedicated Digital Accessibility Initiative that provides guidance, testing tools, and compliance support to all state agencies.
Maryland Non-Visual Access Clause in Procurement
State procurement contracts must include non-visual access requirements. Agencies must procure ICT that complies with COMAR 14.33.02 when conforming products are commercially available.
The Federal Clock Maryland Is Following
The DOJ's ADA Title II web rule says “web content” includes documents posted on the site — which is why 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 Maryland Entities Choose CASO Comply
Two Decades of State Standards to Uphold
Maryland's COMAR 14.33.02 nonvisual access regulations have been in effect since 2005 — this isn't new. But most agencies still have hundreds of inaccessible PDFs on their sites. CASO Comply clears that backlog fast so you can finally meet a standard that's been on the books for twenty years.
Procurement-Ready Compliance Documentation
Maryland bakes accessibility into procurement through the Non-Visual Access Clause. CASO Comply provides certificates of compliance and before-and-after scoring for every document — exactly the kind of audit trail DoIT and procurement officers need.
No Accessibility Expertise Required
Maryland's DoIT sets the policy, but most agencies don't have WCAG or PDF/UA specialists on staff. CASO Comply applies the right structure, tags, and fixes automatically so your IT or communications team can meet both COMAR and federal ADA deadlines without specialized hires.
How CASO Comply Helps
A complete solution for Maryland 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland state and local government entities.
What does Maryland require for document accessibility?
Maryland requires digital accessibility through COMAR 14.33.02 (IT Nonvisual Access Standards), the Maryland Digital Accessibility Policy, and the DoIT Digital Accessibility Initiative. Non-visual access clauses are required in procurement. 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.
Start Your Maryland Compliance Assessment
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