Accessibility at LVA

A street view from the south west of the Library of Virginia.

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Library of Virginia (LVA) will not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. 

LVA will make reasonable modifications that support both communication and physical access, ensuring that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access all programs, services, and activities. 

LVA routinely offers the following accommodations: 

  • Clarity
  • Hearing Loops (Telecoil)
  • JAWS screen reader: verbally reads emails, webpages, etc. on the computer
  • Magnifiers
  • Recite Me Accessibility Toolbar for LVA Website
  • Simon Reading Machine (Reader's Edge): scans the physical page (book, letter, etc.) and reads it back to the user
  • Wheelchair (2) 
JAWS screen reader software on a computer screen
JAWS screen reader on computer station in the West Reading Room

LVA’s building is equipped with the following: 

  • Accessible parking spaces 
  • Accessible restrooms  
  • Adjustable height tables 
  • Automatic door openers 
  • Elevators 
  • Exterior access ramp
  • Ramp entrances to Lecture Hall and Computer Classroom 
Exterior photograph of the front of the Library of Virginia from across Broad Street with trees
The exterior ramp is located on the 8th Street side at the front of the Library

Accommodations or Concerns 

Any individual who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or modification of policies or procedures, in order to participate in an LVA service, program, or activity, should fill out the Accessibility Accommodation or Concern Form.  

If you believe you have experienced discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, programs, or activities by the Library of Virginia, please submit the Accessibility Accommodation or Concern Form. 
 
If you are unable to fill out this form, please call 804-692-3588 for assistance.

A Library of Virginia staff member will be in touch within 15 calendar days. We will respond via the contact method(s) selected on this form or specified verbally. The response will offer options for accommodation or resolution. 

The ADA does not require LVA to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose any undue financial or administrative burden. 

LVA will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy. 
 
The Virginia Department of Human Resources’ ADA Policy Guides have information on employment and hiring practices, as well as employee support for those requiring assistance. 

Accessibility Accommodation or Concern Form