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What small business owners need to know about ADA web accessibility, lawsuits, and protecting your site.

Data

ADA Serial Filers: Who's Suing Small Businesses and Why

31 individual plaintiffs filed over half of all ADA web accessibility lawsuits in H1 2025. This is an industry - here's how the system works, why small businesses are the primary targets, and how to stay off the list.

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The Math

$49/mo vs. a $35,000 ADA Lawsuit: The Accessibility Protection Math

An ADA lawsuit costs $5,000-$35,000+ to settle. Monitoring costs $588/year. Even the cheapest settlement pays for 5+ years of protection. Here's the math on why ongoing monitoring is the obvious choice.

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Action Guide

ADA Demand Letter vs. Lawsuit: What Did You Get and What to Do Next

35,000-50,000 ADA demand letters were sent in 2025 vs. 5,100 actual lawsuits. Here's the difference, what each one means, and what to do next - whether you got a letter or a complaint.

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Inside Look

How Lawsuit Firms Actually Test Your Website for ADA Violations

Plaintiff attorneys don't use the same scanners you do. They inspect the accessibility tree, tab through every element, and test real interactions. Here's their exact methodology - based on 20 real lawsuits.

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How-To

Is My Website ADA Compliant? How to Actually Check

Most accessibility checkers miss what plaintiff attorneys actually look for. Here's how to test your site the way lawsuit firms do - accessibility tree inspection and keyboard navigation.

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Pricing

How Much Does ADA Website Compliance Really Cost? (2026 Guide)

ADA compliance costs range from $49/mo for monitoring to $25,000+ for full remediation. Overlays, audits, enterprise platforms, ongoing monitoring - here's what every option actually costs and what you get.

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Deadline

The April 2026 ADA Website Deadline: What Small Businesses Need to Know

On April 24, 2026, new federal ADA web accessibility rules take effect. While Title II targets governments, the ripple effects hit every small business. 8,600+ lawsuits were filed in 2025 - and that number is going up.

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Action Guide

I Got an ADA Website Lawsuit - What Do I Do Now?

41-46% of businesses that settle an ADA lawsuit get sued again within two years. Whether you've been through it or want to prevent it, here's what actually protects your business going forward.

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Overlays

Why Accessibility Overlays Don't Protect You From Lawsuits

In 2025 the FTC fined the biggest overlay company $1 million for false compliance claims. Over 800 businesses were sued while running overlays. Here's why widgets make you a bigger target, not a smaller one.

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Tax Credit

The Section 44 Tax Credit: How Small Businesses Can Offset Accessibility Costs

Small businesses with under $1 million in revenue or fewer than 30 employees can claim up to 50% of accessibility expenditures as a tax credit. A $29/mo monitoring service becomes roughly $15/mo after the credit.

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Data

ADA Lawsuit Trends: Who's Getting Sued and Why

2,014 lawsuits in the first half of 2025 alone - a 37% increase year over year. 73% target businesses under $25M revenue. 31 individual plaintiffs filed over half of all cases. The numbers behind the lawsuit industry.

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Covered Bridge is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For legal questions, consult a qualified attorney. Our scans identify accessibility issues based on WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines - resolving these issues improves accessibility but does not guarantee legal compliance or immunity from lawsuits. Reports are based on testing at a point in time and may not reflect changes made after the scan. Tax credit eligibility (Section 44) depends on your specific business situation - consult a tax professional to determine if you qualify.