ADA & WCAG Compliance
ADA website compliance, made simple for small businesses.
Since 2006 · 100+ sites shipped · Lake Ozark, MO
ADA website compliance isn't just a legal box to check. It's about making sure the folks who land on your site can actually use it, whatever device, browser, or assistive technology they're on. We help you get there without making it complicated.
Why this matters for your business.
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been interpreted by courts across the country to apply to websites as "places of public accommodation." That means a small business site that isn't usable by somebody with a visual, motor, hearing, or cognitive disability can become the target of a demand letter or lawsuit. These suits have surged in recent years, often against small local businesses with no idea they were exposed.
Beyond the legal side, between 20 and 25 percent of adults in the United States live with some form of disability. An inaccessible site quietly sends a share of your potential customers away every day. Fixing it is both the right thing to do and a real business improvement.
We take a practical approach for small and mid-size businesses. Clear audit, realistic remediation plan, the right on-page fixes, a published accessibility statement, and ongoing monitoring so the site doesn't drift back out of shape. No scare tactics, no endless retainer.
What we do
A practical path to WCAG 2.1 AA.
Accessibility audit.
We run your site through automated tools and do a hands-on review with keyboard and screen-reader testing. You get a plain-English report with what's working, what's not, and what matters most.
Remediation, done right.
Alt text on images, proper heading structure, labeled forms, color contrast, keyboard navigation, ARIA where it actually helps. Real fixes in the code, not a script that overlays the site.
An accessibility widget.
We install a small, tasteful viewer-side widget that lets visitors adjust text size, turn on high contrast, underline links, or reduce motion. Not a replacement for real fixes, but a helpful extra for visitors who want more control.
Accessibility statement.
We draft a clear accessibility statement for your site that explains your commitment, what's been done, how to report issues, and how to reach you. Good for visitors and good for showing good-faith effort.
Ongoing monitoring and updates.
Sites drift. A plugin update or a new blog post can quietly break something that used to work. We can keep an eye on it, catch regressions, and re-audit every six to twelve months so your compliance effort doesn't go stale.
Honest notes
A few things worth saying plainly.
We don't guarantee you'll never be sued. Nobody can, and anyone promising that is selling something. What we do is help you put in a strong, defensible good-faith effort that substantially reduces your exposure and genuinely helps your visitors.
Overlay tools alone aren't the answer. Those one-line JavaScript widgets that promise "instant ADA compliance" have been criticized by accessibility advocates and have themselves been the subject of lawsuits. Real compliance starts in the code and the content, not a floating icon.
We're not lawyers. For legal advice about your specific risk, talk to an attorney. We'll happily coordinate with yours on any technical questions. For a friendly neighborhood recommendation, see our law-firm website design work for how we think about substance over spectacle.
Curious how accessible your current site is? We'll take a look and tell you, no commitment.
Recent work
Live sites we've built lately
A sample from the portfolio. Every one of these is a site we designed, built, or are actively maintaining today.
CKE Properties ↗
Real-estate team site. Custom WordPress plugin for flat-HTML neighborhood pages that rank and load instantly.
Pike Chiropractic ↗
Professional-practice site, a long-running client since 2008. Patient-education library and booking flow.
Adoption Solutions ↗
Nonprofit services site with a Divi theme. Resource library, intake forms, and compliance-friendly copy.
Own The Life You Deserve ↗
Lifestyle and personal brand site. Clean custom design paired with a content-publishing workflow the owner runs solo.
FAQ
Common questions
Is my site actually at risk?
Any public-facing business site can become a target, and small local businesses are hit surprisingly often. The practical answer depends on your industry, audience, and how publicly accessible your site is. We're happy to take a quick look and give you a read on where you stand.
What is WCAG 2.1 AA?
It's the international accessibility standard most U.S. courts reference. Level AA covers things like color contrast, keyboard navigation, labels, alternative text, and captions. It's the level most businesses should aim for, and the one we target by default.
Will you guarantee compliance?
No honest vendor can guarantee lawsuit-proof compliance. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and there's no certification body that formally approves a site as "compliant" for legal purposes. What we deliver is a substantial good-faith effort aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA and the documentation to back that up.
How much does this cost?
It depends on the size of the site and how much remediation it needs. We quote every project as a flat fee in writing after a quick audit, so you know what you're paying before you say yes. For a lot of small business sites, it's a very reasonable one-time project plus a small ongoing monitoring fee if you want it.
Can you help with a site you didn't build?
Yes. Most of our accessibility work is on sites we didn't originally build. As long as we have access to the site (admin or developer credentials), we can audit and remediate. WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, custom builds, all fair game.
Ready to talk?
Tell us what you're thinking.
We quote every project as a flat fee in writing once we understand the scope. Drop us a note or give us a call. We'll get back within one business day.