Proactive Accessibility Protection for Your Business
Ensure your websites meet essential accessibility standards with our streamlined WCAG 2.0 AA compliance service. We provide thorough assessments that demonstrate your commitment to accessibility while protecting your business from potential compliance issues.
What You Get:
- Expert Assessment: Complete evaluation against WCAG 2.0 AA standards
- Issue Resolution: We don’t just identify problems – we fix them
- Documentation: Receive verification of compliance through industry-standard automated checkers
- Peace of Mind: Demonstrate good faith effort toward accessibility requirements
- Cost-Effective: Much more affordable than enterprise-level monitoring solutions
Why Choose This Approach:
Many businesses find continuous monitoring services (costing thousands annually) unnecessarily expensive. Our approach balances practical compliance with responsible cost management—ensuring accessibility without breaking your budget.
Our Assessment Methodology:
We utilize industry-standard automated testing tools and focused manual review to identify accessibility barriers. Our process specifically addresses errors that violate WCAG 2.0 AA standards, resolves contrast issues, and tackles high-priority alerts that could present actual barriers to users with disabilities.
Legal Risk Mitigation:
While ADA website lawsuits aren’t extremely common, they represent a real business risk. Each year, thousands of businesses face legal challenges related to website accessibility. Our service helps demonstrate your proactive approach to compliance, potentially reducing your risk exposure.
Clear Limitations:
- This is a point-in-time assessment, not continuous monitoring
- The service documents compliance at the time of review
- While this demonstrates good faith effort, it does not provide liability protection against potential lawsuits
- Annual reviews are recommended to maintain compliance as your site evolves
Frequently Asked Questions
General ADA Questions
What is website ADA compliance?
Website ADA compliance refers to making your website accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means ensuring your website can be used by people with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities through proper design and code implementation.
Is ADA compliance legally required for my website?
While the ADA doesn’t explicitly mention websites, courts have increasingly interpreted the ADA to apply to websites as “places of public accommodation.” Businesses with physical locations that also have websites are at higher risk for compliance requirements. Many courts now consider websites to fall under Title III of the ADA.
What are the risks of having a non-compliant website?
Non-compliant websites face several risks:
- Potential lawsuits (which have increased significantly in recent years)
- Legal costs and settlements
- Damage to brand reputation
- Lost business from customers with disabilities
- Missed opportunities to serve approximately 26% of Americans who have some form of disability
What is WCAG, and why does it matter?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are internationally recognized standards for web accessibility. While not law themselves, these guidelines are referenced by courts and the Department of Justice as the technical standard for determining ADA compliance. WCAG 2.0 AA is currently considered the benchmark for compliance.
Are there different levels of compliance?
Yes, WCAG has three conformance levels:
- Level A (minimal compliance)
- Level AA (the standard most commonly required)
- Level AAA (the highest, most rigorous level)
Most businesses aim for WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance, which is considered sufficient for ADA purposes.
Questions About Our Services
What does Megaphone Designs' ADA compliance service include?
Our service includes:
- Comprehensive evaluation of your website against WCAG 2.0 AA standards
- Addressing detectable accessibility issues according to WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines
- Resolution of all identified errors and contrast issues
- Addressing high-priority alerts based on impact assessment
- A compliance report documenting the work completed
How much does Megaphone Designs' ADA compliance service cost?
Our initial compliance assessment and remediation service offers exceptional value (well under the $1k+ most companies are charging). We also provide flexible ongoing maintenance options. You can choose annual reviews or quarterly checkups to keep your site compliant as content changes, all at highly competitive rates.
How long does the compliance process take?
The process typically takes 1-2 weeks. This timeline assumes normal workflow and availability of client assets/information when needed.
Will my website be 100% protected from lawsuits after Megaphone Designs' service?
While our service meaningfully reduces risk by demonstrating good faith effort toward compliance, no service can guarantee complete protection from lawsuits. Our assessment represents a point-in-time evaluation rather than continuous monitoring.
What happens after Megaphone Designs addresses accessibility issues on my site?
After addressing detectable accessibility issues, we provide documentation of the improvements made. We recommend ongoing maintenance (annual or quarterly) to ensure your site continues to meet accessibility guidelines as content changes and standards evolve.
Does Megaphone Designs' service include compliance documentation?
Yes, we provide a compliance report that includes verification of your site’s compliance status, along with documentation of the issues identified and remediated.
How do you handle site updates after compliance is achieved?
When you make updates to your site, we recommend having those changes reviewed for accessibility. Our annual or quarterly maintenance options help ensure ongoing compliance as your site evolves.
Technical Aspects of ADA Compliance
What are the most common accessibility issues you find?
Common issues include:
- Missing alternative text for images
- Poor color contrast
- Keyboard navigation problems
- Missing form labels
- Document structure issues (improper heading usage)
- Non-descriptive link text
- Inaccessible multimedia content
- Issues with dynamic content
Do PDFs and documents on my website need to be accessible too?
Yes, documents available for download on your website should also be accessible. However, our service focuses specifically on website content and does not include document remediation.
Will making my site accessible affect its appearance?
In most cases, accessibility improvements are invisible to typical users. Occasionally, we may need to adjust color contrast or layout elements, but these changes typically enhance usability for all users while maintaining your brand identity.
Will accessibility slow down my website?
Accessibility improvements usually do not impact website performance. In some cases, there might be minor effects depending on the specific changes needed, but many accessibility best practices (like proper HTML structure) can actually improve SEO and overall site functionality.
How do I maintain compliance after you've fixed my site?
To maintain compliance:
- Follow accessibility best practices when adding new content
- Use our annual or quarterly review service
- Consider training for your content team
- Implement an accessibility statement with feedback options
- Stay informed about evolving standards