Digital Accessibility Lawsuits
The UsableNet data and research team tracks ADA-based digital accessibility lawsuits filed in state and federal courts.
We review hundreds of cases against websites and mobile apps to create our bi-annual accessibility reports.
This year’s report provides essential insights to help your organization plan and prioritize accessibility.
Highlights from the 2024 report include:
The total number of ADA-based digital accessibility lawsuits filed in state and federal courts
The most commonly requested accessibility standard in litigation: WCAG 2.1 AA
Key risk factors that may increase the likelihood of a lawsuit, including industry, annual revenue, and the use of accessibility widgets
A breakdown of the plaintiff firm's most frequently filing ADA digital lawsuits, often without sending a demand letter first
UsableNet’s findings are trusted across industries and cited in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Ad Age, and The Economist.
We provide this report free to help organizations take meaningful steps toward accessibility and reduce legal exposure.
The 2024 data shows a clear trend: ADA digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise. But litigation isn’t inevitable. UsableNet helps organizations of all sizes improve accessibility and reduce legal risk with solutions aligned with the ADA, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and international accessibility laws like the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
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