Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Install the ADAcertify widget on your site. The widget provides real-time automated remediation for a wide range of WCAG 2.1 AA violations including keyboard navigation, screen reader support, color contrast adjustments, and focus management.

2. Run a full accessibility scan from your dashboard at app.adacertify.io. Review your compliance score and the list of detected issues — this report serves as documented evidence of your compliance efforts.

3. Download your Compliance Certificate from the Reports tab. This certificate demonstrates active good-faith effort toward ADA compliance and can be presented in the event of a legal demand letter.

4. Enable the Accessibility Statement page from your dashboard. This publicly visible page documents your commitment to compliance and provides a contact method for users with accessibility issues — a key factor courts and plaintiffs’ attorneys look for.

5. For any issues the automated widget cannot fix (complex ARIA errors, custom web apps, PDFs), use ADAcertify’s Manual Audit feature to request a human review and remediation.

6. Re-scan monthly and download updated reports. Documented ongoing remediation is far stronger legal protection than a one-time fix.

Common Questions

Can any tool guarantee I will never be sued?
No tool can provide a 100% lawsuit guarantee. However, documented good-faith ADA compliance efforts — active scanning, remediation, and an accessibility statement — are the primary factors that determine lawsuit outcomes and settlements. ADAcertify provides all of these.

Does the widget fix everything automatically?
The widget handles the majority of WCAG 2.1 AA issues automatically including keyboard navigation, focus indicators, and screen reader labels. Complex issues like inaccessible PDFs, custom interactive components, and third-party embedded content require the Manual Audit service.

What should I do if I receive a demand letter?
Contact an ADA compliance attorney immediately. Provide them with your ADAcertify compliance reports, your Accessibility Statement URL, and your remediation history — this documentation significantly strengthens your position.

Troubleshooting

My scan shows issues but the widget is installed: The widget applies real-time overlays to many issues. However, scan reports reflect underlying code issues before the overlay. Use the Manual Audit for persistent critical violations.

Client is worried about a specific lawsuit they’ve seen: Direct them to your Compliance Certificate and Accessibility Statement. These are the two documents plaintiffs’ attorneys look for first when evaluating whether to pursue a case.

✅ Pro Tip: Add the ADAcertify Accessibility Statement link to your website footer. This single action signals compliance to both users and attorneys and is one of the first things plaintiffs’ attorneys check before deciding whether to pursue a case.