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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