Accessibility & ADA Compliance

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That Protects Your Business

Don't become an accessibility lawsuit statistic. With 96.3% of websites failing ADA standards, professional compliance is your shield against costly legal action.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance guaranteed. Reach 61 million Americans with disabilities while protecting your business.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
8,800+ lawsuits filed in 2024
61M Americans with disabilities
$548B in spending power

The Accessibility Crisis: Alarming Numbers

The current state of web accessibility reveals a massive legal and business opportunity that most websites are missing.

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ADA Lawsuits Filed (2024)
7% increase from 2023, with small businesses bearing 77% of all ADA lawsuits
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Sites Non-Compliant
Only 3.7% of websites meet basic accessibility standards, leaving 96.3% vulnerable to lawsuits
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Disability Market
61 million Americans with disabilities have $548 billion in discretionary spending power
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Use Overlays Get Sued
Websites using accessibility widgets are disproportionately targeted, with overlays cited as barriers

WCAG Compliant vs Non-Compliant Websites

The data clearly shows the massive legal and business advantages of proper accessibility implementation.

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant

Lawsuit Risk Virtually Zero
Market Reach +61M Americans
SEO Benefit Algorithm Boost
User Experience Universal Access
Brand Reputation Inclusive Leader

Non-Compliant Sites

Lawsuit Risk Extremely High
Market Reach Excludes Disabled
SEO Benefit Algorithm Penalty
User Experience Barriers Present
Brand Reputation Discriminatory

96.3% of websites fail basic accessibility standards, making professional compliance your competitive advantage. Don't be a lawsuit statistic.

Why Accessibility Compliance Is Business Critical

Beyond legal protection, accessibility opens massive market opportunities while demonstrating your commitment to inclusion and social responsibility.

The Hidden Costs of Accessibility Lawsuits

Beyond the obvious legal fees, non-compliant websites face multiple hidden costs that quickly compound.

Lawsuit Settlements

Average settlement costs range from $120,000 to $1.24M for small businesses, with legal fees adding significantly more.

= Potential business closure

Lost Market Access

Missing out on 61 million Americans with disabilities and their $548B in annual spending power.

= Massive revenue loss

Reputation Damage

Public lawsuits brand companies as discriminatory, causing long-term customer and talent acquisition problems.

= Brand value destruction

SEO Penalties

Non-accessible sites rank lower in search results due to poor semantic structure and user experience signals.

= Reduced organic traffic
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Our Proven Compliance Process

From comprehensive audit to ongoing monitoring, our systematic approach ensures bulletproof WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance that protects your business.

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3-5 Days

Comprehensive Accessibility Audit

We conduct thorough manual and automated testing using industry-leading tools to identify every accessibility barrier on your website.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance assessment
Screen reader and keyboard navigation testing
Color contrast and visual accessibility analysis
Mobile accessibility evaluation
Detailed remediation roadmap with priorities
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2-3 Days

Strategic Remediation Planning

We prioritize fixes based on legal risk and user impact, creating a clear implementation plan that addresses critical issues first.

Legal risk assessment and prioritization
Technical implementation specifications
Content and design accessibility guidelines
Timeline and milestone planning
Team training and documentation
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5-10 Days

Implementation & Testing

Our developers implement all necessary changes while conducting continuous testing with real assistive technologies throughout the process.

Semantic HTML and ARIA implementation
Keyboard navigation and focus management
Screen reader optimization
Color contrast and visual adjustments
Form and interactive element accessibility
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Ongoing

Certification & Monitoring

Final validation testing and ongoing monitoring ensures your site maintains compliance as content and features evolve.

Final WCAG 2.1 AA compliance certification
Accessibility statement and policy creation
Monthly monitoring and reporting
Content editor training and guidelines
Ongoing support and maintenance

Accessibility Compliance Questions Answered

Get expert answers to the most common questions about website accessibility and ADA compliance requirements.

While the ADA doesn't explicitly mention websites, the DOJ considers commercial websites as places of public accommodation under Title III. With 8,800+ lawsuits filed in 2024 and courts consistently ruling in favor of accessibility, compliance is effectively mandatory for business protection.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the internationally recognized accessibility standard referenced by the DOJ and courts in ADA website cases. It requires specific contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and other technical requirements that ensure equal access for users with disabilities.

Small businesses face lawsuit costs averaging $120,000 to $1.24 million, not including attorney fees, settlement costs, and remediation expenses. The average total cost often exceeds the price of proactive compliance by 10-20x.

No. In fact, 25% of 2024 lawsuits explicitly cited accessibility overlays as creating additional barriers. These widgets often introduce new accessibility problems while leaving underlying issues unresolved. Courts and the FTC have repeatedly ruled against overlay-dependent compliance strategies.

Our typical timeline is 10-18 days for full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, depending on site complexity. This includes comprehensive auditing, remediation, testing, and certification. Ongoing maintenance ensures continued compliance as your site evolves.

Proper accessibility implementation enhances rather than diminishes design quality. We maintain your visual brand while ensuring elements like color contrast, focus indicators, and navigation work for all users. Many accessibility improvements actually improve the overall user experience.

Accessibility is ongoing, not one-time. We provide monthly monitoring, content guidelines for your team, and immediate remediation of any new issues. Regular audits ensure your site maintains compliance as you add new features and content.

Accessible websites typically see 15-25% SEO improvements because search engines and screen readers parse content similarly. Proper heading structure, alt text, semantic HTML, and improved page performance all boost search rankings while ensuring accessibility.

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Don't Wait for a Lawsuit Protect Your Business Today

With 96.3% of websites non-compliant and 8,800+ lawsuits filed in 2024, professional accessibility compliance isn't optional—it's essential business protection.