Accessibility Statement

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) is committed to making its websites accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. Everyone who interacts with our digital platforms should have equal access to the information and services we provide.

We are actively working to conform our main website www.vbschools.com and individual school websites to WCAG 2.1 Level AA and ADA Title II requirements, and to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies.

Standards and Guidelines

To help make our digital content a positive and accessible experience for everyone, VBCPS strives to adhere to the following standards:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA: Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), these guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Ensuring that our electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Complying with Title II requirements for public entities to provide effective communication.

Ongoing Review and Maintenance

Web accessibility is a continuous process. VBCPS regularly monitors and audits its websites using internal evaluations and automated accessibility testing tools to identify and remediate potential barriers.

Please note that our websites may contain links to third-party platforms or resources. While we encourage our partners to comply with web accessibility standards, VBCPS cannot guarantee the accessibility of externally hosted content that we do not control or maintain.

Accessibility Feedback and Assistance

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye-gaze system, or TTY) and encounter any digital barriers that interfere with your ability to access information on any VBCPS website, we want to know.

To help us resolve the issue quickly, please contact us with the following details:

1. The web address (URL) of the requested material.
2. The specific nature of the accessibility problem you encountered.
3. The preferred format in which you would like to receive the material.
4. Your contact information so we can follow up with you.

Contact Information

• Email: WebADA@vbschools.com
• Mailing Address:
  Virginia Beach City Public Schools
  Department of Technology – Web Accessibility
  2512 George Mason Drive
  Virginia Beach, VA 23456

We will acknowledge your request within 2–5 business days and work to resolve accessibility issues as quickly as possible. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice at www.ada.gov/filing-a-complaint.

Please Note: For students or parents requiring classroom accommodations or specific Section 504/IEP support, please contact your school's administration or counselor directly.

This statement was last updated on July 28, 2026.