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Civic Complete: Your government agency's answer to ADA Title II

One unified plan for live captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and multilingual access — built for government.

Public entities are now required to make all digital content accessible. Most agencies are not set up to manage accessibility across every format, platform, and department. Disconnected tools and manual processes create compliance risk and make meeting Title II requirements harder to achieve. Civic Complete changes that.

Built to meet public sector compliance and security standards

Civic Complete is designed from the ground up for government use — built on Verbit’s enterprise-grade platform, trusted by federal agencies, courts, and public sector organizations to handle sensitive content securely and accurately.

WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA Title II aligned

Meets the DOJ’s required technical standard for government digital content and time-based media.

SOC 2 Type II compliant

Enterprise-grade security, data handling, and operational controls certified for government use.

Secure data handling and encryption

All content encrypted in transit and at rest. Government media and public meeting records protected throughout.

SSO and GSA Schedule available

Single sign-on, role-based access controls, and GSA contract vehicle GS-35F-0220X for streamlined procurement.

What government agencies must now make accessible under ADA Title II

The Department of Justice’s final rule under Title II of the ADA requires state and local government entities to make all web content and time-based media accessible, meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Every public meeting, recorded town hall, livestreamed hearing, and video on your agency’s website now needs to meet the standard. Compliance is not optional.

Public meetings, city council sessions, and board hearings (live and recorded)

Town halls, press conferences, and community livestream events

Archived video and digital content on government websites

Social media video posted after your compliance deadline

Audio-only content, podcasts, and recorded public announcements

Emergency communications and public safety announcements

Most agencies are not set up to manage accessibility across every format, platform, and department. Disconnected tools and manual processes create compliance risk, slow down workflows, and leave agencies exposed to DOJ enforcement actions, civil complaints, and accessibility lawsuits. Learn more about accessibility requirements for government agencies >

The ADA Title II deadline for government agencies is closer than you think

Even with extended compliance deadlines, agencies that begin accessibility planning now have time to build sustainable workflows, train staff, clear content backlogs, and demonstrate good-faith progress — factors that matter in the event of a DOJ complaint or audit. Agencies that wait until the final months often find that qualified vendors are fully booked.

LARGER PUBLIC ENTITIES

April 26, 2027

State and local governments serving 50,000 or more constituents

SMALLER ENTITIES AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS

April 26, 2028

Public entities serving fewer than 50,000 constituents and all special district governments

Deadlines extended by one year via DOJ Interim Final Rule, April 2026. The requirements are unchanged.

Civic Complete helps your agency:

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  • Understand your scope: Know exactly which content types and departments require action
  • Move quickly on live captioning: Get real-time captions for government meetings running ahead of your next public session
  • Tackle your backlog: Build a realistic remediation plan for recorded and archived content
  • Demonstrate progress: Show good-faith movement toward compliance, important for any DOJ inquiry
  • Serve every constituent: Provide accessible content to your full community, including multilingual residents

Everything your government agency needs for Title II, built in

One plan. Full coverage. No patchwork of vendors.
Live captioning for public meetings
Post-production captions for recorded video
Audio descriptions for visual content
Searchable transcripts for all media
Public record capture with live editing
Unlimited AI translation (28+ languages)
Expert human review for high-stakes content
Archive captioning for existing video libraries
SSO and enterprise access controls

More details on Civic Complete’s offerings:

  • Live captioning for public meetings and events: Real-time captions for city council meetings, county hearings, town halls, legislative sessions, and livestreamed events — with the accuracy government content demands
  • Post-production captions for recorded content: Compliant captions for every recorded video your agency publishes, with fast turnaround and expert human review available for high-stakes content
  • Audio descriptions for video content: Make all visual government content fully accessible to constituents who are blind or have low vision
  • Transcripts for audio and video: Full-text, timestamped transcripts for all media — searchable, shareable, and built for public records retention
  • Public record capture with live transcription editing: Workflow tools for clerks and court reporters to produce verbatim records of official proceedings efficiently and accurately
  • Unlimited AI translation for multilingual access: Verbit’s AI translation spans 28+ languages so captions, transcripts, and subtitles reach every resident — for live events and recorded content alike
  • Expert human review for high-stakes content: For court proceedings, public hearings, legal records, and emergency communications that demand the highest level of accuracy

Why Civic Complete is the right choice for ADA Title II compliance

Live and post-production workflows in one plan

Whether your content is live or recorded, in-person or virtual, Civic Complete covers both. Caption city council meetings in real time. Then process recordings of archived hearings — all from a single provider.

Built for government meetings, hearings, and events

Purpose-built for government workflows — town halls, board hearings, legislative sessions, press conferences, and emergency communications. Connects with Zoom, Teams, WebEx, YouTube, and the platforms your agency already uses. Nothing new for staff to learn.

Scalable from a single department to an entire agency

Start where it makes sense — with your highest-visibility public meetings or your largest content backlog — and scale across departments over time. From small municipalities to state agencies and federal departments, the plan grows with your needs.

Multilingual access for diverse communities

Serve the full diversity of your constituents with unlimited AI translation across 28+ languages. Live captions, post-production subtitles, and transcripts available in multiple languages — helping agencies meet accessibility and language access obligations simultaneously.

How government agencies implement Title II accessibility with Civic Complete

1

Define your scope

Work with Verbit’s government accessibility specialists to map the content types, departments, and workflows your agency needs to cover. Start agency-wide or prioritize specific content — we help you build a realistic plan that fits your timeline, budget, and compliance deadline.

2

Connect to your platforms

Civic Complete integrates with the tools your agency already uses — Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, YouTube, Google Drive, and your CMS or cloud storage. New content gets captioned and described automatically. No new systems for staff to learn or manage.

3

Scale across departments

Centralize accessibility management across all departments, from courts and public safety to parks and recreation. Upgrade content to human-reviewed accuracy when the stakes require it. Track progress toward full Title II coverage as your agency moves toward its deadline.

Live captioning, transcripts, and audio descriptions for every type of government agency

Civic Complete adapts to meet the accessibility needs of government entities at every level (from small municipalities to federal agencies) with the security, scalability, and workflow support that public sector operations require. See how Verbit works with government agencies >

  • City and municipal governments: Caption city council meetings, public hearings, and municipal broadcasts, keeping the public record complete and accessible every session
  • County and regional agencies: Manage multi-department media accessibility across offices and facilities with enterprise-grade security and centralized administration
  • State agencies and departments: Scale captioning, transcription, and audio description across state-level communications, from legislative hearings to public-facing video libraries
  • Federal agencies: Meet Section 508 compliance requirements alongside Title II with a platform built for federal-grade security and GSA procurement
  • Courts and judicial systems: Ensure court proceedings, hearings, and judicial communications are accessible, with verbatim accuracy and court-admissibility-ready transcripts
  • Public safety, transportation, and infrastructure agencies: Make emergency communications and public safety announcements accessible in real time to every resident in your community
  • School boards and special district governments: Cover meetings, community sessions, and public communications for independent boards and special district governments

 

Civic Complete integrates with the tools government agencies already use

Connect directly with your existing video, conferencing, and content management platforms so accessibility works automatically — no new systems for staff to
manage. See all available integrations >

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FAQs on government ADA Title II compliance and Civic Complete

What is ADA Title II and what does it require of government agencies?

Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by state and local government entities. A 2024 DOJ final rule updated Title II to require government web content and mobile applications — including time-based media like videos, livestreams, and audio — to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Live and recorded communications must include captions, audio descriptions, and transcripts where applicable.

What are the current ADA Title II compliance deadlines for government agencies?

Following a one-year extension via DOJ Interim Final Rule in April 2026: April 26, 2027 for public entities serving 50,000 or more; April 26, 2028 for smaller entities and special districts. Agencies that do not comply risk DOJ enforcement, civil complaints, and accessibility lawsuits. Learn more about how Verbit supports government agencies.

What types of government content need to be accessible under Title II?

Title II applies to government web content and mobile apps — live and recorded video (council meetings, town halls, public hearings), audio-only content, livestreams, social media video, and embedded or linked media on government websites. Verbit offers live captioning, post-production captioning, audio description, and translation to cover these requirements.

Does Civic Complete include live captioning for public meetings and government livestreams?

Yes. Civic Complete includes real-time captioning for city council meetings, public hearings, town halls, board sessions, and livestreamed events. Captions are delivered with the accuracy public-sector content requires, and transcripts are automatically generated for the public record. Verbit also supports live captioning specifically for government.

What is WCAG 2.1 AA and why does it matter for government digital content?

WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the DOJ’s required technical benchmark for ADA Title II compliance — defining requirements for captions on video, transcripts for audio, and audio descriptions for visual media. Civic Complete is purpose-designed to help agencies meet WCAG 2.1 AA across all time-based media.

How quickly can Civic Complete be implemented for our agency?

Verbit’s government team configures and connects Civic Complete to your existing platforms — Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, your CMS, and more. For live captioning, many agencies can be operational before their next public meeting. For recorded content, our team helps build a realistic remediation plan from day one. Reach out to get started.

What if our agency has a large backlog of recorded videos that need captions?

Civic Complete is built for exactly that. Our post-production captioning and archive captioning services scale from dozens of recorded meetings to thousands of hours of content. Verbit AI processes efficiently, with human review available for anything that requires it.

Does Civic Complete support multilingual communities?

Yes. Unlimited AI translation across 28+ languages, live translation for town halls and board meetings, and multi-language subtitling for recorded content.

Is Civic Complete secure enough for government use?

Yes. SOC 2 Type II certified, data encrypted in transit and at rest, SSO integration, and role-based access controls. Available through GSA Schedule GS-35F-0220X. See verbit.ai/trust-data-policy/ and verbit.ai/vpat/ for full details.

How does Civic Complete differ from using multiple individual accessibility vendors?

Civic Complete replaces a patchwork of tools and vendors with one unified plan — live captions, post-production captions, audio descriptions, transcripts, multilingual access, and human review. One contract, one workflow, one partner that understands government. No gaps in compliance coverage. Explore Verbit’s full government offering ->