ADA Title II digital accessibility deadlines for large public institutions have passed, and the Justice Department extended the timeframe—but compliance readiness remains extremely low, according to organizations tracking the rules. The situation creates near-immediate procurement pressure for university IT departments, web teams, and accessibility leads. The practical impact is procurement-driven: institutions must ensure vendors and platforms meet accessibility requirements, update internal accessibility governance, and document remediation plans to reduce legal and operational risk. Even with extensions, the core message is that there is no “back” window for implementation—universities must treat digital accessibility as a continuing compliance program rather than a one-time project.