Ohio ADA Website Compliance Guide

🚨 Critical Deadline

April 24, 2026

Over 3,000 Ohio government websites must comply

🏭 OHIO: RUST BELT ENFORCEMENT SURGE

3,084 Government Entities across Ohio's diverse urban-rural landscape face April 2026 compliance deadlines, with proven enforcement in major metro areas.

🎯 Major Metro Settlements:
• Cuyahoga County (Cleveland): $74,000 settlement
• Columbus City Schools: $63,000 settlement
• 20 documented lawsuits show systematic targeting

⚖️ Ohio Civil Rights Commission: State agency actively enforces digital accessibility under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112. Dual state/federal enforcement creates heightened compliance pressure.

🏫 Education Sector Vulnerability: 608 school districts with documented litigation. Columbus settlement signals statewide education sector targeting by accessibility attorneys.

🏛️ C3 Cities Risk: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati metro areas contain 50% of state population but generate majority of documented settlements. Urban concentration drives litigation activity.

⚡ Industrial Legacy: Manufacturing heritage creates strong disability advocacy culture. Ohio's 1.4 million disabled residents expect full accessibility compliance from government services.

Ohio by the Numbers

11.8 million

Population

3084

Government Entities

20

Recent ADA Lawsuits

$$46,000

Average Settlement

Who Must Comply in Ohio?

  • 88 counties - All county government websites
  • 938 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
  • 608 school districts - K-12 education websites
  • 1450 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries

Ohio-Specific Requirements

Ohio Revised Code includes accessibility requirements for all state and local government digital services.

Recent Ohio ADA Lawsuit Cases

Thompson v. Cuyahoga County (2024) - $74,000 settlement

Miller v. Columbus City Schools (2023) - $63,000 settlement

Major Ohio Cities Affected

Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:

  • Columbus
  • Cleveland
  • Cincinnati
  • Toledo
  • Akron

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