ADA website compliance and accessibility fixes
We audit your website against WCAG 2.2 AA and fix the barriers in your code, so people with disabilities can use it and your legal risk goes down. Real fixes, not an overlay widget.
is the WCAG level we test and fix against, with real code changes.W3C WCAG 2.2, Oct 2023.
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Why it matters
Why ADA website compliance matters in California
More than one in four adults in the United States has a disability, according to the CDC. If they cannot use your forms, menus or booking pages with a keyboard or a screen reader, they go to a competitor.
There is also legal risk. California's Unruh Civil Rights Act allows statutory damages of at least $4,000 per violation (California Civil Code section 52), which is one reason website accessibility claims are common in the state. Fixing the barriers is both the right thing for your customers and the most practical way to reduce that risk.
The standard
What ADA website compliance means in practice
Because the ADA itself does not spell out technical rules for business websites, the accepted benchmark is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) from the W3C. We test and fix against WCAG 2.2 level AA, which covers the problems that block people most often:
Perceivable
Text alternatives for images, captions for video, enough color contrast, and content that still works when zoomed.
Operable
Everything works with a keyboard, focus is always visible, and nothing traps or rushes the visitor.
Understandable
Clear labels and error messages on forms, consistent navigation, and a page language set correctly.
Robust
Clean HTML and correct roles, so screen readers and other assistive tools understand each element.
Why not overlays
Real code fixes, not overlay widgets
Overlay widgets promise one-line compliance. They do not fix the underlying code, they can interfere with the screen readers people already use, and websites using them are still sued. In 2025 the Federal Trade Commission ordered one overlay vendor to pay $1 million over claims that its tool could make any website compliant.
We fix the source: templates, theme code, components and content. The fixes stay in place when the widget company changes its pricing or goes away.
The audit
A website accessibility audit you can act on
Automated scanners catch only part of the problem. Our audit combines tools with manual testing:
- Automated scans across every template to find contrast, label and markup issues quickly
- Keyboard testing of menus, forms, sliders, pop-ups and booking flows
- Content review: headings, link text, alt text, PDFs and video captions
You get a prioritized list, not a wall of errors: each issue with the WCAG criterion it fails, where it appears, who it affects and how we will fix it. Issues on templates come first, because one fix there repairs every page that uses it.
The fixes
Accessibility fixes, done in your code
Most of our work is on WordPress sites. Typical fixes include:
- Color and contrast adjustments that stay true to your brand
- Visible focus styles and a skip link
- Menus and dropdowns that work with a keyboard and announce their state
- Form labels, error messages and required-field hints that screen readers read correctly
- Alt text written for meaning, not keywords
- Heading structure, landmarks and page titles cleaned up
After the fixes we test again and give you a short report of what changed, which is useful documentation of your good-faith effort.
How it works
How an accessibility project works
Audit
Automated and manual testing of every template and key flow, with a prioritized issue list.
Fix
Code and content fixes, starting with templates and the paths people use to contact or book with you.
Retest
We test again with a keyboard and scanners, and confirm each fix.
Document
A short report of what changed, useful as a record of the work.
Staying accessible
Keeping the site accessible as it changes
A site that passes today can fail next month when someone adds a new page, a plugin updates or a form changes. We can check new templates before launch, review the site on a schedule, and train your team on the basics, such as alt text, headings and accessible PDFs.
Who it is for
A good fit if you
- Run a healthcare, legal or other public-facing business in California
- Received a demand letter, or want to act before you do
- Use an overlay widget and want to replace it with real fixes
FAQ
ADA website compliance FAQ
Does the ADA apply to my website?
The ADA does not list technical rules for private business websites, but the Department of Justice has said businesses open to the public must make their websites accessible, and courts in California and elsewhere have applied that to websites. Whether and how it applies to your business is a legal question for your attorney. Our job is the technical part: finding and fixing the barriers.
Can you guarantee we will not be sued?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. No audit or fix can guarantee that. What we can do is find and fix real barriers against WCAG 2.2 AA, document the work, and help you keep the site accessible as it changes.
What is the difference between WCAG 2.1 and 2.2?
WCAG 2.2, published by the W3C in October 2023, keeps almost everything in 2.1 and adds a few success criteria, mostly about focus visibility, target size, dragging and authentication. Testing against 2.2 AA covers 2.1 AA as well.
Do you fix sites you did not build?
Yes. Most of our accessibility work is on existing WordPress sites. We fix templates, theme code and content, and tell you when a plugin or page builder is the source of a problem.
How long does an accessibility audit take?
It depends on the number of templates and page types, not the number of pages. Your proposal states the scope and timeline before work starts.
This page is general information, not legal advice. No audit or fix can guarantee protection from legal claims. Talk to an attorney about your obligations.
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