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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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Avoid ADA Lawsuits

ADA lawsuits cost $5K-$50K+ to settle. Prevention costs nothing when accessibility is built-in from day one.

Zero Legal Risk

Reach 26% More People

26% of Americans have disabilities. Accessible sites reach everyone, inaccessible sites exclude millions.

26% More Audience

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Accessible HTML is semantic HTML. Google loves semantic markup. Accessibility improvements boost SEO.

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Do the Right Thing

Beyond legal compliance—accessibility is about including everyone. It's the right thing to do.

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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.

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