The Virginia General Assembly’s newly redesigned website was announced last week. The redesigned site offers a more intuitive user experience, faster navigation, and exclusive content designed to better inform citizens. The new – and shorter – web address is: vga.virginia.gov.
The launch of the new website is the first of several initiatives coming this year aimed at increasing public access, awareness and engagement with the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia State Capitol. It incorporates a clean, modern design with improved functionality and searchability. Information is organized into four categories: Visit, Engage, About and Learn.
New features of the website include:
● Intuitive Navigation: A user-friendly layout that allows for quick access to key information.
● Mobile Responsiveness: Fully optimized for viewing on all devices, including smartphones and tablets.
● Full ADA compliancy: Website meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard, providing equal digital access for people with disabilities.
● Improved Online Content: Some of the many new features of the revamped website include: a virtual tour of the Capitol Building; enhanced online schedules; and improved information for tourists, engaged citizens and students.
“We are committed to providing citizens with the best possible tools and resources so that they may engage with their government,” said G. Paul Nardo, Clerk of the House of Delegates. “We believe our new website will be a better and more valuable asset for everyone we serve.”
“Virginia’s Capitol is an historic landmark visited by thousands every month,” said Susan Clarke Schaar, Clerk of the Senate of Virginia. “The new website will more effectively assist visitors as they plan their visit to our beautiful Capitol and Capitol Square, and so much more.”
To learn more, visit www.vga.virginia.gov.
