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Featured · Accessibility Litigation

How an Accessibility Audit and Real User Video Strengthened a Retailer’s Position in a Florida ADA Case

A fictionalized composite case study showing how a large retail chain used a targeted accessibility audit, remediation, and video from a real blind screen-reader user to strengthen its position during settlement discussions in a Florida federal case.

Edward Sm··11 min read

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Accessibility Litigation

Accessibility Widgets Don’t Prevent ADA Website Lawsuits: 2026 Data

Website accessibility lawsuits remain active in 2026, and third-party widgets are not a legal shield. See what current filing data, DOJ guidance, and the FTC’s accessiBe order mean for businesses—and what to do instead.

Edward Sm··6 min read
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Website Accessibility

Website Accessibility Checklist for Small Businesses in 2026

A practical accessibility checklist to help small businesses improve usability, reduce barriers, and build a more inclusive website in 2026.

Edward Sm··6 min read
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Website Accessibility

WCAG-EM 2.0: What Changed for Website Accessibility Audits in 2026

W3C published WCAG-EM 2.0 in July 2026. Here is what the updated evaluation methodology changes for website accessibility audits, representative sampling, reporting, and buyers.

Edward Sm··6 min read
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Website Accessibility

What Does a Website Accessibility Audit Include?

A practical buyer’s guide to what a website accessibility audit should include, from scope and manual testing to screen reader checks, developer-ready findings, remediation guidance, and retesting.

ADA Access Group Editorial Team··7 min read
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Accessibility Litigation

What to Do If You Receive an ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuit or Demand Letter

Received an ADA website accessibility demand letter or lawsuit? Learn the first steps to take, what to preserve, how an accessibility audit supports counsel, and why remediation can matter in settlement discussions.

Edward Sm··8 min read
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Accessibility Litigation

California AB 2190 and Website Accessibility: What Businesses Should Know in 2026

California AB 2190 proposed a WCAG-based framework for website accessibility claims, digital accessibility reports, remediation, and vendor responsibility. Here is its current status and what businesses should know.

Edward Sm··6 min read
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Website Accessibility

Why Accessible Forms Still Fail: 8 UX Problems a Scanner May Miss

A form can have labels and still be difficult to use. Learn eight accessibility problems that often require human review, from error recovery and focus management to autofill and authentication.

Edward Sm··7 min read
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Web Accessibility

ADA Title II Web & Mobile Rule: 2027–2028 Checklist

A practical Title II accessibility readiness checklist for public entities working toward the April 26, 2027 deadline, covering WCAG 2.1 AA, web content, mobile apps, vendors, documents, testing, remediation, and retesting.

Edward Sm··8 min read
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Web Accessibility

Section 508 for SaaS Vendors: Accessibility Requirements for Federal Procurement

Selling SaaS to a federal agency can bring accessibility requirements into the procurement process. Learn how Section 508, ACRs, VPATs, testing, and remediation fit together.

Edward Sm··8 min read

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