Web Accessibility & ADA/WCAG Compliance Done Properly
Web accessibility makes your website usable by people with disabilities, and it is now a legal requirement under the ADA, Section 508 and the EU's European Accessibility Act. We audit your site against WCAG 2.2 AA, fix issues by hand in the real code, and give you an accessibility statement plus ongoing monitoring, not a discredited overlay widget.
Why choose EPIXS for web accessibility (ada/wcag)
WCAG 2.2 AA audits and manual remediation, accessibility statements and VPATs, plus ongoing monitoring, no overlay widgets. Free quote.
- Reduce ADA and EAA legal risk with genuine, code-level compliance
- Reach the large audience that relies on assistive technology
- Get a defensible accessibility statement and VPAT for procurement
- Avoid overlay widgets that are now legally discredited and FTC-fined
- Improve SEO, usability and performance for every visitor
- Stay compliant over time with scheduled re-audits and monitoring
What web accessibility means and why it matters now
Web accessibility means building your website so people with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive disabilities can use it, with a screen reader, keyboard, magnifier or voice control. The global standard is WCAG, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the level most laws expect is WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA. When a site meets that level, it works for assistive technology and is far easier for everyone else too.
This is no longer optional. In the US, ADA Title III and Section 508 are driving a steady rise in web-accessibility lawsuits and demand letters against businesses of every size. In Europe, the European Accessibility Act came into force in 2025, extending requirements to many private-sector digital services. UK businesses face duties under the Equality Act. If you sell to US, UK or EU customers, inaccessible web pages are now a real legal and commercial liability, not just a nice-to-have.
We treat accessibility as engineering, not decoration. We audit against WCAG 2.2 AA, fix the underlying HTML, ARIA, colour, focus order and components by hand, then document it so you can prove your effort. Our own EPIXS website is built WCAG-compliant from the ground up, we practise what we sell.
- Manual + automated audit against WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA
- Code-level remediation by developers, not a script bolted on top
- Accessibility statement and VPAT you can share with buyers and lawyers
- Ongoing monitoring so new content and releases stay compliant
| Feature | Factor | Manual remediation (EPIXS) | Overlay widget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actually fixes the underlying code | Yes | ✓ | — |
| Holds up as a legal defence | Strong | ✓ | Weak / discredited |
| Works with real screen readers | Reliably | ✓ | Often breaks them |
| Targeted by lawsuits & FTC action | No | — | Yes |
| One-off fee vs perpetual subscription | Project + optional retainer | ✓ | Ongoing licence, problem remains |
Why we remediate in the real code instead of installing an accessibility overlay widget.
- 1Step 1Assess
Audit
We test your key pages and flows against WCAG 2.2 AA using assistive tech, keyboard and automated tools.
- 2Step 2Plan
Prioritise
We rate every issue by legal risk and user impact and agree a remediation plan with you.
- 3Step 3Fix
Remediate
Our developers fix the HTML, ARIA, colour, focus and components in the real codebase.
- 4Step 4Prove
Verify & document
We re-test, then issue an accessibility statement and VPAT you can share with buyers.
- 5Step 5Sustain
Monitor
Optional retainer re-checks new pages and releases so you stay compliant over time.
- WCAG 2.2 AA
- The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.2, at conformance Level AA, the standard most laws and contracts expect a website to meet.
- ADA Title III
- The part of the US Americans with Disabilities Act used to argue that public-facing websites must be accessible; the basis for most US web-accessibility lawsuits.
- Section 508
- US federal rules requiring accessible technology; relevant if you sell to government or want a recognised compliance benchmark.
- EAA
- The European Accessibility Act, in force from 2025, extending accessibility duties to many private-sector digital products and services across the EU.
- VPAT
- Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, a document describing how your product conforms to accessibility standards, often required in B2B and government procurement.
Web Accessibility (ADA/WCAG) — FAQs
Is web accessibility actually a legal requirement?
Yes. In the US, ADA Title III and Section 508 drive a rising number of lawsuits and demand letters, and the EU's European Accessibility Act applies from 2025. If you sell to US, UK or EU customers, an inaccessible website is a genuine legal and commercial risk.
Can't I just install an accessibility overlay widget?
No. Overlay widgets have been widely discredited, are frequently named in ADA lawsuits, and one major vendor was fined by the FTC. They cannot fix broken underlying code. We remediate the real markup, which is what holds up legally and works with assistive technology.
What standard do you audit against?
WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 at Level AA, the conformance target most laws and contracts reference. We combine automated tooling with manual testing using screen readers and keyboard-only navigation, because many real-world issues only surface through hands-on testing.
Will you give us something we can show buyers or lawyers?
Yes. After remediation we provide an accessibility statement and, where you need it, a VPAT for procurement. These document your conformance and the good-faith effort that matters if your accessibility is ever questioned.
How much does accessibility compliance cost?
It depends on your site's size, complexity and how far it is from WCAG AA today. A small marketing site differs greatly from a large app or store. We scope after an initial audit, and offer ongoing monitoring retainers. Ask for a free quote.
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