The LegalLandscape
The ADA prohibits discrimination in "places of public accommodation." Courts interpret websites as such, making digital accessibility a civil right.
Risk Mitigation
Proactive compliance is the best defense against demand letters. Documenting your roadmap is a critical legal strategy.
Why overlays aren't enoughFederal Filings
4,605+
Avg. Settlement
$25k
Top Targets
Retail, Food, Tech
Legal Standard
WCAG 2.1 AA
6-Step Compliance Roadmap
A structured approach to achieving and maintaining ADA compliance.
Audit Current State
Run automated scans and manual audits to identify the gap.
Fix Critical Blockers
Address navigation traps and lack of screen reader support immediately.
Publish Statement
Add an accessibility statement providing a contact method.
Detailed Remediation
Systematically fix WCAG failures throughout the user journey.
User Testing
Validate fixes with people with disabilities to ensure usability.
Ongoing Monitoring
Schedule quarterly reviews to catch regressions as you ship code.
Quick Audit Checklist
Major items to check right now.