Iowa ADA Website Compliance Guide
🚨 Critical Deadline
April 26, 2027
Over 1,900 Iowa government websites must comply
Iowa by the Numbers
3.2 million
Population
1923
Government Entities
4
Recent ADA Lawsuits
$$28,000
Average Settlement
Who Must Comply in Iowa?
- 99 counties - All county government websites
- 947 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
- 327 school districts - K-12 education websites
- 550 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries
Iowa-Specific Requirements
Iowa Code follows federal ADA requirements with additional guidelines for agricultural and rural districts.
Recent Iowa ADA Lawsuit Cases
Johnson v. Polk County (2023) - $35,000 settlement
Major Iowa Cities Affected
Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:
- Des Moines
- Cedar Rapids
- Davenport
- Sioux City
- Waterloo
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