Virginia ADA Website Compliance Guide
🚨 Critical Deadline
April 24, 2026
Over 900 Virginia government websites must comply
Virginia by the Numbers
8.7 million
Population
906
Government Entities
15
Recent ADA Lawsuits
$$48,000
Average Settlement
Who Must Comply in Virginia?
- 95 counties - All county government websites
- 229 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
- 132 school districts - K-12 education websites
- 450 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries
Virginia-Specific Requirements
Virginia Code includes accessibility requirements for all state and local government digital services.
Recent Virginia ADA Lawsuit Cases
Thompson v. Fairfax County (2024) - $73,000 settlement
Williams v. Virginia Beach (2023) - $62,000 settlement
Major Virginia Cities Affected
Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Norfolk
- Richmond
- Newport News
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