So... have you heard about these new ADA web accessibility rules yet? If your first reaction was "Oh great, another thing I need to worry about," we totally get it. But honestly? This stuff isn't as scary as it sounds, and in the end it's actually going to make your website better for everyone. Here's the deal, the Department of Justice finally gave us actual deadlines (April 2026 and 2027, depending on the number of people you serve), and a lot of government entities and nonprofits are scrambling to figure out what this means for them. But before you schedule a task to “Panic About Google ADA Compliance” at 2 AM, hit pause. Monica geeked out reading through all the official ADA documents (yes, she’s that person), and you know what? They actually make sense! The government followed their own accessibility rules when writing these guidelines. Who knew? She broke down everything you need to know to get started: Who actually needs to comply (spoiler: it's way more than just city websites!) Those blessed exceptions that mean you don't have to fix EVERYTHING from the past 20 years Real deadlines so you know if you're in the 2026 or 2027 group What happens if you ignore this (hint: it involves dollar signs with lots of zeros) The actual standards explained without all the government-speak How to get started without losing your mind or your budget The best part? These rules aren't about making your life harder—they're about making sure everyone in your community can actually use your website. And trust us, when you follow these guidelines, your site becomes easier for EVERYONE to navigate. Read the fully formatted blog post to accompany this episode at: [link to episode on MayeCreate.com] And hey, if you listen to this and still have questions, feel free to send Monica an email to monica@mayecreate.com. She loves talking about this stuff (maybe a little too much, according to her family ).