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Website Accessibility Remediation — ADA / WCAG 2.1
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance audit and remediation for small-business websites — reduce legal exposure, improve UX for users with disabilities, get a written report.
The problem with ignoring accessibility
- ADA Title III applies to websites — demand letters from accessibility plaintiffs have targeted businesses of all sizes, with settlements typically running $20,000–$100,000.
- Accessibility overlays (like AccessiBe) don't actually fix accessibility issues — they're a legal liability, not a legal shield, and are consistently rejected by actual screen reader users.
- Most accessibility issues in hand-coded sites are fixable: missing alt text, low-contrast text, unlabeled form inputs, and keyboard navigation gaps are the most common and the most fixable.
What's included
- Full WCAG 2.1 AA audit with issues documented by page, element, and WCAG criterion.
- Remediation of all identified issues — not an overlay, actual code fixes.
- Manual screen reader testing (NVDA + JAWS on Windows, VoiceOver on Mac).
- Color contrast verified against WCAG AA thresholds (4.5:1 normal text, 3:1 large text).
- Keyboard navigation audit — every interactive element reachable and operable without a mouse.
- Written compliance report delivered as a PDF — dated, specific, attorney-shareable.
How it works
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Automated scan
axe-core baseline run to surface known violations and triage by severity.
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Manual audit
Screen reader and keyboard testing on every page — catches what automated tools miss.
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Remediation
Code fixes applied per finding and retested before delivery.
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Report
Written PDF with WCAG criterion reference, what was fixed, and how.
Estimate your exposure
What is non-compliance costing you in risk?
ADA Title III demand letters are common — plaintiffs' firms run automated scans against entire categories of businesses. Settlements typically run $20,000–$100,000 before legal fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is my website legally required to be accessible?
The ADA doesn't specify websites directly, but courts have consistently ruled that business websites are places of public accommodation under Title III. The DOJ issued guidance in 2022 confirming this position. Demand letters targeting non-compliant small-business websites are common — typically sent by plaintiffs' firms running automated scans against categories of businesses.
What's the difference between WCAG AA and AAA?
WCAG AA is the legally defensible standard — it's what DOJ guidance references and what courts use as the benchmark. AAA is a higher standard that includes criteria like live audio captions and sign language interpretation. AAA compliance is not required and would be impractical for most small-business sites. The remediation here targets AA.
Does fixing accessibility hurt the design?
Rarely, and usually not perceptibly. The most common fixes — alt text, ARIA labels, focus indicators, contrast adjustments — are invisible to sighted users but significant for screen reader users and keyboard navigators. Cases where a design change is required (e.g., low-contrast brand colors) are flagged and discussed before implementation.
How much does this cost?
Accessibility audit + remediation is priced per site based on page count: $800 for sites under 10 pages, $1,200–$1,800 for 10–25 pages, $2,000+ for larger sites. Includes the written report. For new builds, WCAG AA compliance is included at no additional charge.
Need to meet WCAG compliance?
Tell me about your site and any deadlines or legal context — I'll scope the audit and remediation work upfront.
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