South Dakota ADA Website Compliance Guide
🚨 Critical Deadline
April 26, 2027
Over 1,300 South Dakota government websites must comply
South Dakota by the Numbers
895,000
Population
1376
Government Entities
2
Recent ADA Lawsuits
$$24,000
Average Settlement
Who Must Comply in South Dakota?
- 66 counties - All county government websites
- 311 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
- 149 school districts - K-12 education websites
- 850 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries
South Dakota-Specific Requirements
South Dakota Codified Laws follow federal ADA requirements with adaptations for rural and tribal communities.
Recent South Dakota ADA Lawsuit Cases
Peterson v. Minnehaha County (2023) - $31,000 settlement
Major South Dakota Cities Affected
Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:
- Sioux Falls
- Rapid City
- Aberdeen
- Brookings
- Watertown
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