Rhode Island Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Rhode Island

Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Rhode Island:

• Healthcare & Medical Services (31% of cases)
• Education & Higher Ed (24% of cases)
• Financial Services & Insurance (19% of cases)
• Manufacturing & Jewelry (14% of cases)
• Hospitality & Tourism (12% of cases)

If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.

Rhode Island-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Rhode Island follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights enforces state protections
• High concentration of hospitals and universities increases scrutiny
• District of Rhode Island handling growing accessibility caseload
• State actively promotes digital accessibility compliance

Understanding Rhode Island's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.

Notable Rhode Island ADA Website Cases

These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Rhode Island courts.

Rhode Island ADA Website Compliance Checklist

Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:

• All images include meaningful alt text
• Forms have visible, properly associated labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Full keyboard navigation available
• Focus states clearly visible
• Educational videos include captions and transcripts
• Heading hierarchy is logical
• Links describe their destination
• Error messages are accessible
• PDF course materials are tagged and accessible

Industry-Specific Guidance

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Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

Other State Lawsuit Data