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ADA Compliance Letters? Facing Lawsuits? Fix It Right.
Received ADA compliance letters from lawyers? Site not accessible to disabled users? Highlander includes WCAG compliance built-in. Avoid lawsuits, reach everyone.
The ADA Lawsuit Trap
📬 The Letter
Certified mail from a law firm. "Your website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our client, a blind individual, could not access your site. Demand letter enclosed."
⚖️ The Threat
"Settle now for $15,000 or face federal lawsuit." You check your site. No alt text on images. Poor color contrast. Keyboard navigation broken. Forms don't work with screen readers. They're right.
💸 The Cost
Settlement: $15K. Remediation: $5-10K. Legal fees: $3-5K. Ongoing monitoring: $2K/year. Total: $25K-$32K for ONE lawsuit. And you're still vulnerable to the next one.
🔄 6 Months Later: Another Letter
Because you patched your site instead of rebuilding it properly. Accessibility isn't a plugin or overlay—it's architecture.
The Problem is Your Site's Foundation
Accessibility overlays don't work. Band-aid fixes don't work. You need proper semantic HTML, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, color contrast—built into your site's architecture.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA Requirements (Simplified)
❌ What Most Sites Get Wrong
- Missing Alt Text
Images with no descriptions. Screen readers can't explain images.
- Poor Color Contrast
Light gray text on white. Impossible for visually impaired users.
- Keyboard Navigation Broken
Can't tab through page. Mouse-only navigation excludes many users.
- Form Labels Missing
Inputs with no labels. Screen readers don't know what fields are for.
- Non-Semantic HTML
Divs everywhere. No proper headings, landmarks, structure.
✓ What Highlander Includes
- Descriptive Alt Text
Every image has meaningful alt text. Screen readers explain content.
- WCAG AA Contrast Ratios
Proper contrast throughout. Readable for everyone.
- Full Keyboard Support
Everything works without a mouse. Logical tab order, focus indicators.
- Proper Form Labels
Every input properly labeled. ARIA attributes where needed.
- Semantic HTML5
Proper headings, landmarks, structure. Screen readers navigate easily.
Why Accessibility Overlays Are Being Sued
Those "accessibility widgets" (AccessiBe, UserWay, etc.) that promise "instant ADA compliance with one line of code"? They don't work and are actively being targeted by lawsuits.
❌ They Don't Fix Underlying Issues
Overlays can't fix poor HTML structure, missing ARIA labels, or semantic errors. They just add more JavaScript.
❌ They Break Screen Readers
Many overlays actually make sites WORSE for screen reader users. They interfere with assistive technology.
❌ They're Being Sued Specifically
Lawsuits specifically mention overlay widgets as insufficient. Using one doesn't protect you—it might make things worse.
✓ The Only Real Solution: Proper Architecture
Accessibility must be built into your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript from day one. It's not a plugin—it's architecture. Highlander includes proper accessibility as standard, not as an add-on.
Don't Wait for a Lawsuit Letter
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance built-in. Reach everyone. Avoid lawsuits. Do the right thing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Don't panic. First, verify it's legitimate (not a scam). Second, address the accessibility issues immediately. Third, rebuild on accessible architecture (Highlander) so it doesn't happen again. Band-aiding your current site won't prevent future lawsuits.
ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act (law). WCAG is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (technical standards). Section 508 is for government sites. Following WCAG 2.1 Level AA satisfies ADA requirements for most commercial sites.
No. Overlays don't make sites truly accessible and provide false confidence. They're being targeted by lawsuits specifically. Real accessibility requires proper HTML, semantic structure, and thoughtful design—built in, not bolted on.
Settlements range from $5,000 to $50,000+. Plus legal fees, remediation costs, potential ongoing monitoring. Compare that to building accessible from the start: included in Highlander at no extra cost.
No. Modern accessible design is beautiful. Proper color contrast, clear hierarchy, readable fonts—these make sites better for EVERYONE, not just disabled users.
Yes. ADA applies to all public-facing businesses, regardless of size. Small businesses are being targeted specifically because lawyers know they'll settle rather than fight.
Critical. Forms and checkout flows are major lawsuit targets. Every input needs proper labels, error messages need to be clear, validation needs to be accessible. Highlander includes all of this.
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