ADA compliance. Done in code, not with overlays.
Most accessibility lawsuits target sites running overlay widgets — the JavaScript-based tools that promise instant compliance and deliver something else. Real compliance is in the underlying HTML, CSS, and behavior. We do the actual work.
Why ADA compliance suddenly matters.
ADA-based lawsuits over inaccessible websites have grown into a routine business risk for any company with a web presence. Demand letters and federal cases run into the thousands annually. Most target sites under common categorical thresholds — small and mid-sized businesses, not Fortune 500 corporations.
What triggers a claim
- Screen reader can't navigate the site
- Forms are missing labels
- Images are missing meaningful alt text
- Color contrast fails WCAG thresholds
- Keyboard navigation is broken
- Focus states are invisible
- Heading hierarchy is jumbled
- An accessibility overlay is installed
What the standard actually is
WCAG 2.2 AA is the technical standard most ADA website cases are evaluated against. It covers four principles — perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust — across roughly 50 success criteria.
The goal of remediation is to bring the site's actual code into compliance with those criteria. Not to install a widget that claims compliance. The distinction matters legally and practically.
Why accessibility overlays don't fix accessibility.
A large portion of recent ADA lawsuits have specifically targeted sites running accessibility overlays. The tools that were sold as a one-click compliance fix have become a lawsuit magnet.
What overlays actually do
Overlays inject a JavaScript widget into the page that attempts to modify the site's behavior after it loads. They add toolbars, adjust contrast, attempt to rewrite alt text on the fly, and offer accessibility "modes" that toggle visual changes.
None of this changes the underlying code. The site is still broken. The overlay sits on top of broken code and tries to compensate.
Why they fail
- Screen readers don't reliably work with overlay-modified content
- Automated lawsuit screening tools detect overlays and flag the site
- Plaintiffs' attorneys explicitly target overlay users as a known category
- The overlay vendors typically disclaim liability in their terms of service
- Real users with disabilities have publicly identified overlays as obstacles
- The W3C and the National Federation of the Blind have advised against them
Code-level remediation. Real testing. Documentation.
Audit
Manual and automated review against WCAG 2.2 AA. Every page, every form, every interactive element. Result is a remediation report — what's broken, why it matters, what fixing it requires.
Remediate
Fix the issues in the actual code. Semantic HTML, proper ARIA, real focus management, accurate alt text, proper form labeling, keyboard navigation, contrast adjustments.
Verify
Re-test with screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and automated tools. Document the remediation work. Publish an accessibility statement on the site.
Monitor
Ongoing monitoring catches regressions when new content or features ship. Optional but recommended for sites that publish regularly.
The deliverables.
From the audit
- Detailed WCAG 2.2 AA conformance report
- Issue-by-issue documentation with severity ratings
- Remediation plan with effort estimates
- Screenshots and code references for each finding
- Prioritized roadmap if full remediation isn't immediate
From the remediation
- Code-level fixes for every audit finding
- Re-test verification across screen readers and keyboard
- Accessibility statement published on the site
- Documentation of the remediation work performed
- VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) when needed
- Ongoing monitoring (optional, $250/month)
Audits start from $2,500. Remediation scoped from findings.
The audit price depends on site size — number of unique pages and components to test. Most audits land between $2,500 and $7,500. Remediation pricing is set after the audit, when we know what actually needs to be fixed.
Ongoing monitoring runs from $250 per month and catches accessibility regressions as new content or features ship.
For sites being rebuilt anyway, ADA compliance baseline is included in every custom web design and WordPress conversion project. Build it compliant from the start; that's the easiest path.
What buyers usually want to know.
Is my business actually at risk of an ADA lawsuit?
If your website is publicly accessible and serves customers, then yes — the risk is real and measurable. Cases routinely target small and mid-sized businesses, not just large enterprises. A demand letter is the typical first contact, and most settle quickly to avoid further legal cost.
What if I already have an accessibility overlay installed?
We'd recommend removing it during remediation. Overlays are increasingly counted as a risk factor rather than a mitigation. Real WCAG 2.2 AA compliance in the underlying code is what holds up.
Can my existing developer fix the site instead?
Maybe — accessibility is specialized work. Generalist developers often miss the structural issues that matter most for compliance. We're happy to provide the audit and let your team handle remediation if that's the preference. We're also happy to do the full job.
How long does remediation take?
Typical remediation runs 2 to 6 weeks depending on site size and the number of issues found. Sites with extensive interactive components (forms, dashboards, custom widgets) run longer than primarily content-driven sites.
Does this guarantee I won't get sued?
No one can guarantee that. What real WCAG 2.2 AA compliance does is dramatically reduce both the likelihood of a successful claim and the damages exposure if a case is filed. A site that demonstrably conforms to the standard is a much harder target than a site running an overlay.
What about a redesign instead of remediation?
Sometimes a redesign is more cost-effective than remediating a deeply broken site — particularly older sites built before accessibility was a baseline practice. We'll tell you on the audit which option is more sensible. If a full rebuild is the answer, ADA compliance is baked in from the start.
Schedule an audit.
Send a brief or call. We'll scope the audit, schedule the work, and tell you what the remediation path looks like. The first conversation is free.