Perceivable 20
Information can be seen, heard, or otherwise perceived.
- 1.1.1Non-text Content
- 1.4.3Contrast (Minimum)
- 1.4.10Reflow
+ 17 more
5,000+ ADA website lawsuits were filed in 2025 — most against businesses under $25M.
Real ADA Website Compliance, Fixed in Your Code
We audit your website by hand against every WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA criterion — the benchmark U.S. courts use — then fix every issue for you.
- Success criteria
- 55WCAG 2.2 AA criteria, checked by hand
- Overlays
- 0overlays, widgets, or plugins
- Method
- 100%code-level fixes, done for you
Manual audit · WCAG 2.2 AA
- 1.1.1Non-text ContentEvery image reviewed by handFixed
- 1.4.3Contrast (Minimum)Measured, including gradientsFixed
- 2.1.1KeyboardKeyboard-only walkthroughPass
- 2.4.7Focus VisibleKeyboard-only walkthroughFixed
- 2.4.11Focus Not ObscuredSticky header vs. focusPass
- 3.3.2Labels or InstructionsNVDA · checkout formFixed
- 4.1.2Name, Role, ValueVoiceOver + code reviewFixed
55 of 55 success criteria reviewed+ 48 more
Remediated at the code level on
Shopify
WordPress
WooCommerce
Squarespace
Wix
Custom & headless
The problem
ADA website lawsuits are at a record high — and small businesses are the target
Making your site an ADA compliant website is no longer optional. Most suits target businesses earning under $25M a year, and a claim can come from any state where someone visits your site.
5,000+
website accessibility lawsuits filed in the U.S. in 2025 — and filings keep climbing.
2 in 3
suits hit companies under $25M in revenue.
Florida, New York & Illinois
lead in filings. A demand letter or lawsuit can arrive with no warning.
Already been contacted?
Got a demand letter or an ADA lawsuit?
Whatever happens in court, the underlying issue is your code. We remediate it to WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA so the same problem doesn't keep coming back — and we coordinate with your attorney.
We're engineers, not a law firm. Not legal advice.
Why overlays fail
Accessibility widgets don't make a website ADA compliant. They get cited as the problem.
Overlay tools promise instant compliance with one line of code. Courts disagree, and so does the data. An overlay sits on top of broken code — the barriers underneath stay exactly where they were, and plaintiffs now point to the widget itself.
1 in 4
accessibility lawsuits in 2025 hit sites that already had an overlay.
$1M
FTC fine against a leading overlay vendor in 2025.
- No overlay widgets or “one-click compliance.”
- No automatic-only scans sold as a fix.
- No compliance guarantees. Nobody honest can give one.
The 30% problem
Automated scanners catch only 30% of WCAG issues
Every automated accessibility audit misses most of what gets you sued. Keyboard traps, focus order, meaningful alt text, and form semantics only surface when a human tests your site the way a person with a disability does. That's why every audit we run is manual — by an engineer, against WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA.
Point by point
All 55 WCAG 2.2 AA criteria, checked one by one
WCAG 2.2 Level AA is 55 specific, testable criteria across four principles. A cookie-cutter scan flags some of them. We review every one on your real templates, forms, and checkout, and record how each was tested.
Operable 20
Everything works with a keyboard, with time, without traps.
- 2.1.1Keyboard
- 2.4.7Focus Visible
- 2.5.8Target Size (Minimum)
+ 17 more
Understandable 13
Content and forms behave predictably and explain errors.
- 3.1.1Language of Page
- 3.3.1Error Identification
- 3.3.2Labels or Instructions
+ 10 more
Robust 2
Assistive technology can read and operate it.
- 4.1.2Name, Role, Value
- 4.1.3Status Messages
What we do
Done-for-you remediation. We handle 100% of the technical work.
We fix your site at the code level on your platform — and show you exactly what changed. No checklist for you to manage, no widget bolted on top.
Color contrast
Corrected across your UI to AA ratios — including text on images and gradients that scanners skip.
Alt text at scale
Thousands of images, AI-assisted and human-reviewed, so every description actually describes.
Forms & labels
Proper labels, input purpose, and error handling from first field to checkout.
Keyboard & focus
Full keyboard operability and a focus indicator you can always see.
Structure & ARIA
Correct headings, landmarks, and ARIA, so screen readers get the page you meant.
Accessible PDFs
On request — remediated and tagged, from menus to policies.
Get your audit and a fixed scope
The manual audit defines the exact scope and timeline up front, so there are no surprises.
How we test
Real testing — tools plus humans, never tools alone
No automated tool catches more than 30–50% of WCAG issues, so we combine automated engines with human testing. It's the same standard a plaintiff's expert applies — which is exactly the point.
Automated baseline
axe-core — the open-source engine built by Deque, relied on by auditors — cross-checked with pa11y, Lighthouse, and WAVE.
Manual code inspection
Markup, ARIA, landmarks, heading hierarchy, and focus order, reviewed by hand on every template.
Screen-reader testing
VoiceOver (macOS) and NVDA (Windows) — the same tools your users with disabilities rely on every day.
Proof of work
A before-and-after report that proves the work
You don't take our word for it. We document every issue before remediation and re-run the same checks after, so you can see each one resolved — and hand the proof to your attorney.
- 1.1.1Missing alt textIssue
- 1.4.3Low color contrastIssue
- 3.3.2Unlabeled form fieldsIssue
- 2.4.7Keyboard focus not visibleIssue
- 1.3.1Skipped heading levelsIssue
- 1.1.1Missing alt textFixed
- 1.4.3Low color contrastFixed
- 3.3.2Unlabeled form fieldsFixed
- 2.4.7Keyboard focus not visibleFixed
- 1.3.1Skipped heading levelsFixed
Sample report shown for illustration — not a client result.
- Before: every WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA issue, ranked by legal risk, with axe-core results and screenshots.
- After: the same checks re-run, showing issues resolved.
- Evidence: PDF with screenshots; screen-reader and keyboard video on request.
/* 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) — tertiary text */- --text-muted: #b1bbcd; /* 1.93:1 — fails AA */+ --text-muted: #5f6b7d; /* 5.10:1 — passes AA */ /* 1.4.3 — white text on a gradient button */- background: linear-gradient(#127ee3, #0e5aad); /* 4.10:1 at the light end */+ background: #0e5aad; /* 6.81:1, solid and verifiable */ <!-- 1.1.1 Non-text Content -->- <img src="boot-tan.jpg">+ <img src="boot-tan.jpg" alt="Tan leather Chelsea boot, side view"> <!-- 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions -->- <input placeholder="Email address">+ <label for="email">Email address</label>+ <input id="email" type="email" autocomplete="email">Get your before-and-after report
Documented evidence of every fix — ready to hand to your attorney.
Platforms
Built for your stack
Shopify
Theme-level fixes that survive updates.
WordPress
Real code fixes in your theme, not a plugin.
WooCommerce
Accessible product, cart, and checkout.
Squarespace
Template and custom-code fixes.
Wix
Fixes to templates, forms, and content.
Custom & headless
We work directly in your codebase.
Our word
What we promise — and what we don't
We don't promise immunity from lawsuits, and we'll never sell a “100% compliant” guarantee — that's what got the overlay vendors fined. What we do deliver is real, demonstrable, good-faith WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA conformance, done by hand, that holds up to scrutiny far better than any widget.
- Code-level WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA remediation on your platform.
- A manual audit, ranked by legal risk.
- A before-and-after report you can hand your attorney.
- Coordination with your attorney — we never give legal advice.
Get a manual accessibility audit
Real issues, ranked by risk, with a clear remediation plan.
FAQ
ADA website compliance: straight answers
Engineers, not lawyers — so we'll tell you what we know and what we don't.
Does my website need to be ADA compliant?
If your business serves the public in the U.S., courts increasingly treat your website as covered by ADA Title III. Over 5,000 website accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025, most against companies under $25M in revenue. We're engineers, not attorneys — consult a lawyer about your specific obligations.
Can I be sued if my website isn't ADA compliant?
Yes. Businesses are sued over inaccessible websites every day — over 5,000 website accessibility lawsuits were filed in the U.S. in 2025, and many start as a demand letter with no warning. Florida, New York, and Illinois lead in filings. For your specific risk, talk to an attorney.
What is an ADA compliant website?
An ADA compliant website meets WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA — the standard U.S. courts apply under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In practice, it can be used by people with disabilities, including those using screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, or needing sufficient color contrast.
What are the ADA website compliance requirements?
The ADA itself doesn't list technical rules for business websites. In practice, courts point to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and WCAG 2.2 AA is current best practice — 55 testable criteria covering contrast, alt text, keyboard access, labeled forms, and more.
What is WCAG compliance?
WCAG compliance means your website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines at a given level — Level AA is the one courts use for ADA cases. It's verified through a mix of automated testing, manual code inspection, and screen-reader testing, not a single automatic scan.
How do you make a website ADA compliant?
You bring it into WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA conformance at the code level: fixing color contrast, adding meaningful image alt text, labeling forms, and ensuring full keyboard and screen-reader operability. Automated tools find only 30–50% of issues, so a manual audit is required to do it properly.
How do I know if my website is ADA compliant?
Start with an automated scan using axe-core, Lighthouse, or WAVE — but those catch only 30–50% of issues. A real check needs manual code inspection and screen-reader testing against WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA. A manual audit finds the rest and ranks each issue by risk.
How much does it cost to make a website ADA compliant?
It depends on your platform, the number of templates, and how many issues the audit finds — a small store and a custom web app are very different jobs. That's why we start with a manual audit: you get a fixed scope and timeline before any remediation work begins.
How long does remediation take?
It depends on the size and platform of your site. The manual audit defines the exact scope and timeline up front, so there are no surprises. Most small-business sites are remediated within a few weeks.
Do accessibility overlays make my site ADA compliant?
No. Overlays sit on top of broken code without fixing it. Nearly 1 in 4 accessibility lawsuits in 2025 targeted sites that already had one installed, and in 2025 the FTC fined a major overlay vendor $1,000,000. Real remediation fixes the underlying code.
Will this stop me from getting sued?
No one can promise that, and you should distrust anyone who does. What genuine WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA conformance gives you is the strongest, most defensible position possible — far better than an overlay or an automated “compliance” badge.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We're an engineering team, not a law firm. We handle the technical remediation; your attorney handles the legal side. We're glad to coordinate with them and provide a documented before-and-after report as evidence of the work performed.
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Real issues, ranked by risk, with a clear remediation plan.
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