ADA Compliance for Richmond, VA —
Is your site excluding 1 in 4 users?
ADA digital accessibility compliance — audits, code-level remediation, and monitoring for nonprofits and government contractors in the Richmond & Chesterfield region.
What changed
The DOJ extended the WCAG 2.1 AA deadline to April 26, 2027.
The original April 24, 2026 compliance deadline has been extended. You have more time — but the mandate hasn't changed. WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is still legally required for public entities and their vendors under Title II of the ADA. The extension is an opportunity to do this right, not a reason to wait.
DOJ issues final rule mandating WCAG 2.1 AA for state & local government entities and their vendors
Original compliance deadline — extended by DOJ decision
Extended compliance deadline — legally enforceable, WCAG 2.1 AA required
Why this matters now
The risk is real — even with the extension.
Legal exposure is real
ADA website lawsuits are rising sharply. Any organization open to the public can be targeted — with no prior warning. Demand letters and federal lawsuits arrive without notice.
Contracts and grants at risk
Government contractors, nonprofits receiving federal funding, and vendors working with Virginia agencies must be compliant by the 2027 deadline — or risk losing eligibility.
Overlays don't protect you
In 2024, 23% of ADA web lawsuits targeted sites already using accessibility widgets. These tools don't fix underlying code — only code-level remediation holds up in court.
1 in 4 visitors excluded
26% of U.S. adults have a disability. Non-compliant sites exclude real customers, constituents, and patients — people who cannot fully use your site today.
What we do
Code-level compliance, not widget band-aids.
Full ADA / WCAG 2.1 AA Audit
Manual review against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards — screen readers, keyboard navigation, color contrast, form labels, and more. You receive a detailed report of every issue, prioritized by legal and functional risk.
Deliverable: Full audit report with documentationRemediation & Code-Level Fixes
We don't just find problems — we fix them. Real code-level remediation that holds up to legal scrutiny and procurement review. No widget overlays, no shortcuts — actual fixes in the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Deliverable: Fixed, compliant codebaseOngoing Compliance Monitoring
Websites change — new content, new features, new risk. We offer ongoing monitoring and quarterly check-ins to keep you compliant as your site evolves. Stay protected without having to think about it.
Deliverable: Monthly compliance reportsWho we serve
Built for organizations with the most to protect.
Nonprofits & 501(c)(3)s
Social service organizations, community health centers, arts & cultural institutions, and faith-based organizations serving the Richmond metro area who receive federal funding or serve the public.
Government contractors
Virginia-based vendors, consultants, and IT firms doing business with Chesterfield County, City of Richmond, or state agencies. Compliance is a contract requirement, not a suggestion.
Healthcare organizations
Medical practices, community clinics, and healthcare contractors with patient-facing digital properties that must meet ADA and Section 508 standards to protect patients and maintain compliance.
Small & mid-size businesses
Any Virginia business with a public-facing website that wants to reduce legal risk, reach more customers, and ensure every visitor — disability or not — can fully use their site.
FAQ
ADA compliance questions, answered.
If your organization is open to the public — including nonprofits, healthcare providers, and government contractors — your website is likely subject to ADA Title II or Title III requirements. The DOJ's final rule requires all covered entities and their vendors to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by April 26, 2027. Non-compliance puts you at risk of lawsuits and loss of government contracts.
The DOJ extended the original April 24, 2026 compliance deadline to April 26, 2027. The legal requirement — WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance for public entities and their vendors — has not changed. Only the timeline shifted. The extension is a window to do remediation properly, not a signal that compliance is optional.
No. Accessibility overlays and plugins do not fix the underlying code issues that cause non-compliance. In 2024, 23% of ADA web lawsuits targeted sites that were already using these tools. They don't satisfy the DOJ's technical standard — only code-level remediation in the actual HTML, CSS, and JavaScript provides real legal protection and genuine accessibility.
Cost depends on the size and complexity of your site and the number of issues found in the audit. For most small-to-mid-size websites, remediation is far less expensive than even a single ADA lawsuit settlement — which typically runs $5,000–$75,000 plus legal fees. We offer a free 15-minute site review so you know your risk level before spending anything.
You can receive a demand letter or be named in a federal lawsuit with no prior warning — the 2027 deadline makes this legally actionable. Over 2,500 ADA web cases were filed in federal court in 2024 alone. Beyond legal exposure, non-compliant sites exclude the 26% of adults with a disability. Government contractors can also lose contract eligibility upon the deadline passing.
Get in touch
Start with a free
15-minute site review.
Tell us your website URL and we'll walk you through what we found — no commitment, no jargon. You'll know your risk level before spending a dollar.
Request a Free ADA Review
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We'll review your site and follow up within 24 business hours with what we found and next steps.