The Virginia Information Technology Access Act is based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level 2 AA compliance (more on that below). It requires all state agencies, colleges, universities, and other public organizations to make digital information accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Developed by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), the Act covers various types of disabilities and provides standards for all online elements, including website architecture, demographic information systems (GIS), information security, program and technology management, and third-party use policies. However, it is particularly stringent about closed captioning on videos. To ensure web-based audio and video are perceivable and understandable to everyone, captions must be:

• Present
• Synchronized
• Equivalent to the spoken words 
• Accessible using screen readers