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Accessibility & Compliance
Meet ADA, Section 508, and legal requirements
Ensure your digital products meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and other legal accessibility requirements.
ADA lawsuits against websites have increased 300% in recent years. We help you meet ADA Title III requirements through WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance—the accepted standard for digital accessibility. Our compliance work covers accessibility implementation, documentation, staff training, and ongoing monitoring. While we're not lawyers, we work with accessibility attorneys and can provide technical documentation for legal defense or settlement negotiations.
Everything you need for success
How we work with you
Assess current legal risk and compliance requirements
Identify accessibility barriers and compliance gaps
Fix accessibility issues to achieve WCAG AA compliance
Create accessibility statement and compliance docs
Train team on maintaining accessibility
Set up ongoing monitoring and maintenance
What you'll achieve
Avoid ADA lawsuits (avg settlement: $10k-$75k)
Meet legal requirements for accessibility
Qualify for government contracts (Section 508)
Demonstrate good faith compliance efforts
Protect against demand letters and lawsuits
Serve all customers without legal risk
Everything you need to know
Yes. ADA Title III requires "public accommodations" be accessible. Courts increasingly rule websites are public accommodations. 2023: 4,000+ ADA website lawsuits filed. Common targets: retail, restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare. Settlements range $5k-$75k plus attorney fees. Industries at risk: any customer-facing business, especially brick-and-mortar with website.
Section 508: US law requiring federal agencies and contractors to make digital products accessible. Applies if: you sell to federal government, have federal contracts, or receive federal funding. Requirements similar to WCAG 2.1 AA. Need VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) for procurement. Commercial websites don't need Section 508 unless government contractor—focus on ADA compliance instead.
No official standard in ADA law itself, but courts and DOJ accept WCAG 2.1 Level AA as standard. DOJ has proposed WCAG 2.1 AA as requirement (not finalized). Safe harbor: meet WCAG 2.1 AA. Some states have specific laws (California: Unruh Act, New York: strong enforcement). Follow WCAG 2.1 AA—recognized by courts, DOJ, and plaintiffs' attorneys.
Don't panic. Demand letters often precede lawsuits—opportunity to settle. Steps: (1) Don't ignore—respond promptly. (2) Contact accessibility attorney immediately. (3) Get accessibility audit to understand issues. (4) Negotiate settlement (typical: $3k-$15k + fix website). (5) Fix accessibility issues within settlement timeline. (6) Maintain accessibility going forward. We can provide audit, remediation, and expert documentation for attorney/settlement.
Let's discuss your project and how we can help you achieve your goals.