Accessibility

2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law.

An urban county of about 26 square miles located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington is renowned for its commitment to careful and thoughtful community planning, its incredible array of public transportation options, and the richness of its cultural and natural resources. These themes are reflected in the attention to accessibility that visitors and residents experience throughout Arlington’s neighborhoods and businesses. Additionally, accessibility is a primary consideration for new buildings in Arlington, and a special transit accessibility sub-committee routinely looks at public transit to ensure ease of access for riders.

ACVS is VisitAble Certified

100% of Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS) staff have completed the VisitAble Advocate Certification, demonstrating a strong commitment to building a more welcoming and inclusive visitor experience for all who travel to Arlington, Virginia. This unique, person-focused accessibility training program connects employers, organizations, and institutions with the disabled community to help expand perspectives and ensure that destinations are prepared to serve, welcome, and accommodate any and all disabled visitors, employees, and stakeholders.

Plan your visit by exploring Arlington’s Hotels, Restaurants & Nightlife and Shopping, as well as these resources with specific information for visitors with disabilities:

Major Sights & Attractions