Your Website Could Cost You $35,000
95.9% of websites fail WCAG 2.2. 4,000+ ADA lawsuits were filed in 2024 — and the pace is accelerating. Small businesses are the primary target, with an average settlement of $35,000. Find out where your site stands.
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What We Check
Our scanner checks your site against WCAG 2.2 AA criteria — the standard courts and regulators use to evaluate ADA compliance.
Color Contrast
Text must meet minimum contrast ratios against its background -- 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text -- so users with low vision can read your content.
Alt Text
Every meaningful image needs descriptive alt text so screen reader users understand what the image conveys. Decorative images should be marked as such.
Form Labels
All form inputs must have associated labels so users know what information to enter -- especially critical for screen readers and voice navigation.
Keyboard Navigation
Every interactive element must be reachable and operable via keyboard alone. Focus order must be logical and visible focus indicators must be present.
ARIA Attributes
ARIA roles, states, and properties must be used correctly to convey meaning to assistive technologies. Invalid ARIA is worse than no ARIA at all.
Heading Structure
Headings must follow a logical hierarchy (h1 through h6) without skipping levels. Screen reader users rely on headings to navigate page content.
Link Text
Link text must describe its destination -- not generic phrases like "click here" or "read more." Screen reader users often navigate by links alone.
Language Attributes
Pages must declare their language so screen readers use the correct pronunciation. Content in other languages must be marked with lang attributes.
Text Resizing
Text must be resizable up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. Users with low vision frequently zoom in to read content.
Page Structure
Pages need proper landmark regions (nav, main, footer) and document structure so assistive technology users can understand and navigate the layout.
How It Works
Three steps to understanding your website’s accessibility status.
Step 1
Enter your website URL
Paste any web address. No account, no credit card, no strings attached.
Step 2
We scan against WCAG 2.2 AA
Our scanner checks your site against the standard courts and regulators use -- in under 60 seconds.
Step 3
Get plain-English fixes
Every issue includes severity, explanation, and step-by-step remediation instructions.
ADA Enforcement Is Real
These aren’t hypothetical risks. Courts have consistently ruled that websites must be accessible under the ADA.
Small Businesses Are the #1 Target
77% of ADA lawsuits target companies with less than $25M in revenue. Plaintiffs’ law firms use automated tools to identify non-compliant websites at scale — and small businesses are the easiest targets.
Compliance Costs Less Than a Lawsuit
Enterprise accessibility tools charge $500+/month. PageAudit gives you the same coverage at a fraction of the cost.
Accessibility FAQ
- What is WCAG/ADA compliance?
- WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard for web accessibility. The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requires businesses to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities. Courts use WCAG 2.2 AA as the benchmark for ADA compliance, meaning your website needs to meet these technical criteria to avoid legal risk.
- Can I really get sued over my website?
- Yes. Over 4,000 ADA website accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2024, and the pace is accelerating -- up 37% in 2025. The average settlement is $35,000, and small businesses are the primary target. Plaintiffs' law firms use automated tools to identify non-compliant sites at scale.
- How does PageAudit scan my site?
- We launch a real browser, load your page, and run the axe-core accessibility engine against it. This checks your site against WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria -- the same standard courts and regulators use. The entire scan takes less than 60 seconds.
- Is the free scan really free?
- Yes. One page, full WCAG 2.2 AA checks, no account or credit card required. You get a complete report with every issue found, its severity, and plain-English remediation instructions -- for free.
- What's the difference between Level A, AA, and AAA?
- WCAG defines three conformance levels. Level A is the minimum baseline. Level AA is the legal standard used by courts and regulators -- this is what you need to meet. Level AAA is the most stringent and is generally considered aspirational rather than a legal requirement.
- Do I need to fix every issue to be compliant?
- Prioritize critical and serious issues first -- these pose the highest legal risk and have the greatest impact on users with disabilities. Focus on achieving WCAG AA conformance across your most important pages. Automated scanning catches about 30-50% of issues; a full audit may also require manual testing.
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