The Legal Landscape
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in "places of public accommodation." Courts have increasingly interpreted websites and apps as places of public accommodation, making digital accessibility a civil right.
Risk Mitigation
Proactive compliance is the best defense against demand letters and lawsuits. Documenting your efforts and having a roadmap is a critical legal strategy.
4,000+
Lawsuits filed in 2024
↑ 7% increase from 2023
$25,000
Avg. Settlement
Includes legal fees
Retail, Food, Tech
Industries Targeted
84% of all cases
WCAG 2.1 AA
Primary Basis
The legal standard
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 to your footer 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.