WCAG 2.1 AA Audit
Automated scanning plus manual testing, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, form labels, and more.
ADA Compliance Services
Make Your Website Accessible - and Keep It That Way.
ADA website lawsuits are rising every year. FlintHorn audits your site against WCAG 2.1 AA standards and fixes the issues at the code level - not with an overlay widget that creates more problems than it solves.
0
WAVE Errors on Our Completed Audits
Clean audits, every time
9.8
Highest WAVE Score Achieved for a Client
Out of 10
26%
Of U.S. Adults Have a Disability
That’s not a niche audience
4,000+
ADA Website Lawsuits Filed Per Year
And increasing annually
Full-scope accessibility - audit to remediation.
We don’t hand you a report and wish you luck. We audit, prioritize, fix, and verify - and we do it in the code, not with a widget.
Error Prioritization
We sort issues by legal exposure and user impact, so you know exactly what to fix first and why.
Code Remediation
We fix accessibility issues at the HTML and ARIA level, no overlay patches, no band-aids. Clean code that actually works.
Verification Testing
After remediation we retest with automated tools and manual review to confirm compliance before we close the engagement.
Compliance Documentation
We deliver a written report documenting the issues found, work completed, and your post-remediation compliance status.
Ongoing Monitoring
Accessibility can regress as content changes. We offer periodic re-audits to keep your site compliant over time.
Why most accessibility fixes don’t stick.
And what to do instead.
The overlay problem
Overlay widgets don’t make your site compliant. Courts have said so.
Accessibility overlay tools, the widgets that promise to make your site ADA compliant automatically, are one of the most widely sold and least effective products in the web industry. They layer a JavaScript workaround on top of inaccessible code without fixing the underlying issues. They frequently conflict with actual assistive technologies like screen readers, creating worse experiences for the users they’re supposed to help. Courts and disability advocacy organizations have largely rejected them as a compliance solution. Several overlay providers have faced their own ADA lawsuits. If you’re using one, you’re not protected.
The right approach
Real compliance means fixing the code.
Genuine WCAG compliance requires addressing the underlying HTML, ARIA attributes, color contrast values, heading structure, form labels, and keyboard navigation at the source. It’s methodical work, not glamorous, but not as expensive or complicated as most businesses assume. When it’s done correctly, the fixes are permanent and the site works properly for everyone, including users of assistive technologies.
Our track record Read our ADA compliance guide →
We’ve done this for government sites. We can do it for yours.
We’ve completed accessibility audits and remediations for government and public sector websites, bringing sites from significant error counts to 0 WAVE errors and scores above 9.8/10. Government sites face the strictest accessibility requirements and the most scrutiny. If we can get there for them, we can get your business site compliant too.
How we work
Our accessibility audit and remediation process.
Structured, documented, and verifiable, not a black box.
1
Automated Audit
We run your site through WAVE, Axe, and Google Lighthouse to get a complete picture of automated accessibility errors. This gives us a baseline WAVE score, a full error inventory, and a starting point for manual testing.
2
Manual Testing
Automated tools catch roughly 30–40% of accessibility issues. We manually test keyboard navigation across your key pages, verify screen reader compatibility, review color contrast ratios, check form labels and error messages, and assess content structure. This is where the real issues surface.
3
Prioritized Remediation Plan
We organize findings by legal exposure and user impact. Errors first, then Alerts. You get a clear picture of what’s critical, what’s important, and what’s a nice-to-have, along with our recommended fix sequence.
4
Code Remediation
We fix issues at the HTML and ARIA level, alt text, heading hierarchy, form labels, keyboard focus states, color contrast, skip navigation, and more. All fixes are made in the actual codebase, not patched with overlays.
5
Verification and Documentation
We retest after remediation, automated scan plus manual review, to confirm the fixes are working correctly. We deliver a written compliance report documenting the pre- and post-remediation state of your site.
FlintHorn vs. overlay tools
Code remediation vs. accessibility overlays.
| Feature | FlintHorn | Overlay Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Fixes underlying HTML and ARIA issues | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compatible with actual screen readers | ✓ | – |
| Accepted by courts as compliance solution | ✓ | ✗ |
| Permanent fixes that don’t regress | ✓ | ✗ |
| Manual testing included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Written compliance documentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| No ongoing subscription fee to maintain | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works without JavaScript enabled | ✓ | ✗ |
Accessibility questions, answered.
Does my website have to be ADA compliant?
Most likely yes. Under Title III of the ADA, businesses open to the public are required to provide equal access to people with disabilities, and courts have consistently ruled that websites qualify. The legal exposure is real and growing. We wrote a full guide on this, read it at /blog/do-websites-have-to-be-ada-compliant.
What is WCAG 2.1 AA and do I need to meet it?
WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) is the technical standard that courts and regulators use as the benchmark for ADA website compliance. It covers four areas: perceivable content, operable navigation, understandable interfaces, and strong code. Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA is the practical definition of an ADA-compliant website for most businesses.
Can’t I just use an accessibility overlay widget?
We strongly advise against relying on overlay tools for compliance. They don’t fix the underlying code, they patch over it with JavaScript. Courts have not accepted them as adequate compliance measures, and they frequently cause worse experiences for screen reader users. Several overlay providers have faced their own ADA lawsuits. Real compliance requires fixing the code.
How long does an accessibility audit and remediation take?
An audit of a typical business website (20–50 pages) takes 1–2 weeks. Remediation time depends on the number and complexity of issues found, most sites we work on complete remediation within 2–4 weeks. We’ll give you a realistic estimate after the audit.
How much does ADA compliance cost?
It varies based on site size and the number of issues found. Audits are typically fixed-scope and straightforward to estimate. Remediation is quoted based on audit findings. We’ll give you a clear cost picture before any remediation work begins, no open-ended engagements.
Will fixing accessibility issues affect my site’s SEO?
Almost always positively. Many WCAG requirements overlap directly with SEO best practices, alt text, heading hierarchy, clean HTML structure, keyboard navigability, and page speed. Sites we remediate typically see SEO improvements alongside the accessibility fixes.
Proof, not promises
Real projects, real outcomes. Client names available on request.
ADA Remediation + Technical SEO
ADA remediation for a state court system
Brought a government court platform into full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance — a 9.8/10 WAVE score, zero accessibility errors, and zero downtime during remediation.
9.8/10 WAVE Score
0 WAVE Errors
0 Downtime
Client name available on request
CMS Migration + Rebuild
A platform migration with zero ranking drops
Replatformed a corporate housing company without losing a single search ranking — and shipped the new build at a 100 Lighthouse score.
0 Ranking Drops
100 Lighthouse Score
React Router v7 Modern Stack
Client name available on request
Multi-tenant MLS Dashboard
A multi-tenant dashboard for a regional B2B platform
Built a multi-tenant MLS dashboard with optimized LCP for a data-heavy real-estate tool.
LCP Optimized
Multi-tenant Architecture
R2 Edge Image Storage
Client name available on request
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What you need to know about ADA compliance and web accessibility.
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