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Complete guide to Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Understand requirements, avoid lawsuits, and achieve WCAG 2.1 compliance with WebAbility.
TL;DR - ADA Quick Facts
Essential information at a glance
Lawsuits
4,000+ website lawsuits in 2024
DOJ Rule
WCAG 2.1 AA now official standard
Who
All US businesses serving public
Standard
WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
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Complete ADA Compliance Resource Center
Everything you need to achieve and maintain ADA compliance for your business. WebAbility provides the tools, guides, and automation to ensure full accessibility compliance.
2025 Complete Guide
Comprehensive legal guide covering the new DOJ rule, WCAG 2.1 requirements, lawsuit trends, and compliance strategies for 2025. Essential reading for US businesses.
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What is the ADA?
The ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was signed into law by President George Bush in 1990, and it is America's most important law regarding accessibility and civil rights for people with disabilities, including web accessibility.
The ADA prohibits discrimination against anyone based on ability or disability. It came about after a 2-year campaign to advance civil rights to marginalized groups, including Americans with disabilities. The ADA draws on the precedent set by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, but extends accessibility requirements to private businesses.
The Five Titles of the ADA
The ADA is structured into five distinct titles, each addressing different areas of public life:
- Title I: Prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
- Title II: Mandates equal access to all public services and transportation.
- Title III: Requires that all public accommodations and commercial facilities be accessible.
- Title IV: Focuses on telecommunications accessibility.
- Title V: Includes miscellaneous provisions and prohibits retaliation.
2024 DOJ Rule: WCAG 2.1 Level AA Now Official
In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a groundbreaking rule establishing WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the official technical standard for ADA Title II compliance. This rule provides the clear guidance businesses and organizations have been seeking for decades.
Official Government Resources
ADA Lawsuit Trends 2024
4,000+ Lawsuits (2024)
- • 41% were repeat litigation
- • E-commerce sites most targeted
- • Average settlement: $10K-$50K
- • 25% involved accessibility widgets
Most Targeted Industries
- • Fashion & Apparel (35%)
- • Restaurants & Food (24%)
- • Retail & E-commerce
- • Healthcare & Services
Business Impact
- • 77% target companies under $25M revenue
- • Legal fees often exceed damages
- • Reputational damage significant
- • Ongoing compliance costs