ADA Risk Mitigation — Before, During, and After a Lawsuit.
Companies across America are frivolously getting sued for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Failure to comply could expose your company to hefty fines, the risk of expensive criminal and civil litigation, and a poor reputation.
95%+
Of Websites are Inaccessible
62%
YoY Increase in Legal Actions
10,000+
Websites Targeted
25%
Copycat Lawsuits
~$10,000
Average Cost to Settle
Act Fast Against Frivolous Lawsuits
Mitigate Your Risk of Further Legal Exposure
Through our extensive experience and collaboration with key legal players, 216digital has determined the metrics and red flags that cause companies to get hit with ADA non-compliance lawsuits. We know exactly how to take the target off of your back so that you can forget about the ambulance chasers and focus on growing your business.
216digital vs. Competitors
Why 216digital Wins Where It Counts
Not all accessibility solutions are created equal. Overlay tools mask problems without fixing them. Enterprise firms are built for Fortune 500 budgets and timelines. 216digital is built for businesses that need real results, fast.
Get a Free ADA Briefing| 216digital | Overlay Tools (accessiBe, UserWay) |
Enterprise Firms (Deque, Level Access) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | Manual + automated, lawsuit-focused | Automated widget only | Full compliance programs |
| Target Client | SMB & mid-market | Any website | Large enterprise & government |
| Speed | Fast — focused scope | Instant | Long sales & delivery cycle |
| Cost | Affordable | Subscription-based | Expensive |
| Fixes the Code | ✓ Yes | ✗ No — overlay only | ✓ Yes |
| Lawsuit Defense Focus | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ Rarely |
- Assess
We combine automated scanning and manual testing to identify every barrier that got you targeted — and only those barriers. No scope creep, no unnecessary work. - Remediate
Your team or ours implements the fixes. We focus only on what’s required to achieve the best settlement outcome and prevent copycat suits — keeping the project lean and cost-effective. - Deliver
Your legal team receives complete reporting and data to demonstrate compliance. Post-delivery, ongoing monitoring by a11y.Radar keeps the target off your back well into the future.
Keep Your Website Accessible
Prevent ADA Lawsuits with a11y.Radar
Verify your ongoing ADA and WCAG compliance with 216digital’s easy to use ADA Monitoring service. a11y.Radar showcases ongoing updates to your website’s accessibility standards and highlights potential violation risks.
Stay in Bounds
Web Accessibility Training
Staying compliant long-term requires your team to understand the basics. Our training experts tailor every session to your role and your website — nothing generic, nothing you don’t need.
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Have Questions, We Can Help
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADA Compliance Required for My Website?
Yes — and the legal risk is real. In 2018 the DOJ clarified that websites are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III. In 2022 they reaffirmed this position and recommended WCAG 2.1 AA as the standard. Courts across the country have consistently ruled in favor of plaintiffs in web accessibility cases, and lawsuit filings continue to increase year over year.
Is WCAG 2.1 a Legal Requirement?
WCAG 2.1 AA is not a law itself, but it is the standard the DOJ recommends and courts reference when evaluating ADA compliance. Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA is the most defensible position your business can take.
What is the Current State of Web Accessibility Lawsuits?
ADA web accessibility lawsuits have increased 177%+ since 2017 with no signs of slowing. Small and mid-size eCommerce businesses are disproportionately targeted because they typically lack the legal resources to fight back.
I’ve Been Sued for Web Accessibility. How Can You Help With My Settlement?
216digital specializes in exactly this situation. Our Phase 1 Risk Mitigation process focuses on the specific barriers identified in your complaint — not a full WCAG overhaul — keeping the project fast and cost-effective so your legal team has what they need to settle favorably.
What is the Difference Between Settlement & Risk Mitigation and WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance?
Risk Mitigation (Phase 1) addresses only the barriers that get websites targeted and sued — automated scan failures and complaint-specific issues. WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance (Phase 2) is a comprehensive manual audit that removes all accessibility barriers and achieves full conformance. Phase 1 is faster and less expensive; Phase 2 is the gold standard for long-term protection.