Solutions for Montana
Montana IT Access Law + ADA Title II Compliance
Montana has required accessible information technology since 2001 under MCA 18-5-601, and the federal ADA Title II web rule now sets a hard deadline. Public-facing PDFs on state and local government websites need to be accessible — and CASO Comply makes that happen at scale instead of one document at a time.
What Montana Already Requires
Montana was one of the earlier states to codify IT accessibility requirements. The federal deadline reinforces what the state has expected for over two decades.
MCA 18-5-601 through 18-5-605 (HB 239)
Montana's Information Technology Access Act, passed in 2001, requires state agencies to provide accessible information technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including documents and web content.
MCA 18-5-603 — Nonvisual Access Ensured
Requires that technology procured by state agencies presents information in formats intended for both visual and nonvisual use, ensuring compatibility with screen readers and assistive devices.
MCA 18-5-604 — Procurement Requirements
Mandates that state contracts for information technology include a technology access clause, ensuring all procured systems and documents meet accessibility standards from day one.
Montana SITSD Accessibility Standards
The State Information Technology Services Division sets accessibility standards aligned with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA for all state agency websites, applications, and digital content.
The Federal Clock Montana Is On
The DOJ's ADA Title II web rule defines “web content” to include documents posted on public websites — which puts PDFs squarely in scope for Montana agencies.
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 Montana Entities Choose CASO Comply
Montana's IT Access Law Already Applies
Unlike some states still catching up, Montana has had accessibility requirements on the books since 2001 under MCA 18-5-601. The federal ADA Title II deadline adds enforcement teeth to what Montana already expects. CASO Comply helps you meet both at once — state procurement requirements and federal WCAG 2.1 AA standards — without hiring specialized staff.
Rural Agencies Need an Efficient Path
Montana has some of the most geographically spread-out government operations in the country. County offices, health departments, and school districts across Big Sky Country don't have large IT teams. CASO Comply gives a one-person office the same remediation capability as a fully staffed department.
Get Ahead of Federal Enforcement
With Montana's existing state law plus the new federal rule, the compliance expectation is clear. CASO Comply automates the heavy lifting — structure tagging, alt text, reading order — so your team can focus on serving Montanans instead of manually fixing PDFs.
How CASO Comply Helps
A complete solution for Montana 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 Montana?
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 Montana state and local government entities.
What does Montana require for document accessibility?
Montana has a statutory framework for accessibility through MCA 18-5-601 through 18-5-605 (HB 239), which includes nonvisual access requirements and procurement standards. SITSD sets the technical standards. 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 Montana Compliance Assessment
Find out how many inaccessible documents are on your website. Our free SiteScan identifies every PDF and document that needs remediation.
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