Rhode Island ADA Website Compliance Guide
🚨 Critical Deadline
April 26, 2027
All 165 Rhode Island government websites must comply
Rhode Island by the Numbers
1.1 million
Population
165
Government Entities
4
Recent ADA Lawsuits
$$41,000
Average Settlement
Who Must Comply in Rhode Island?
- 5 counties - All county government websites
- 39 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
- 36 school districts - K-12 education websites
- 85 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries
Rhode Island-Specific Requirements
Rhode Island General Laws include comprehensive accessibility requirements for all state and local government services.
Recent Rhode Island ADA Lawsuit Cases
Silva v. Providence County (2024) - $52,000 settlement
Major Rhode Island Cities Affected
Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:
- Providence
- Cranston
- Warwick
- Pawtucket
- East Providence
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