Vermont Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Vermont

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

• Tourism & Hospitality (34% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (26% of cases)
• Agriculture & Food Products (18% of cases)
• Education & Higher Ed (14% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (8% of cases)

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

Vermont-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Vermont follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Vermont Human Rights Commission handles discrimination complaints
• Ski resort and fall foliage tourism drives hospitality focus
• District of Vermont handling accessibility cases
• Farm-to-table and artisan food sector under accessibility review

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

Notable Vermont ADA Website Cases

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

Vermont ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• All images include descriptive alt text
• Forms have visible, properly associated labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Full keyboard navigation across site
• Focus indicators clearly visible
• Video content includes captions and transcripts
• Heading hierarchy follows logical structure
• Links describe their destination
• Error messages are accessible to screen readers
• Season and date selectors are keyboard accessible

Industry-Specific Guidance

Get tailored compliance guidance for your industry:

Understanding WCAG Requirements

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

Other State Lawsuit Data