Validate WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
before the lawyers do
US courts cite WCAG 2.1 Level AAas the benchmark for ADA website compliance. Scrutia tests every success criterion in a real browser — in 5 minutes.
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Is your website ADA-compliant?
Most businesses don't know until they get sued.
In 5 minutes, Scrutia tests your site against every WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion— the same standard the DOJ and federal courts cite for ADA compliance. Fix issues before a demand letter arrives.
Automated WCAG validation vs manual audit
A full manual accessibility audit by a certified expert costs $5,000–$25,000 and takes 2–4 weeks. Scrutia's automated WCAG validation covers the same success criteria in 5 minutes for $499.
Use it as standalone evidence of good-faith ADA compliance efforts, or as a pre-audit to reduce the cost of a manual review. Either way, you fix technical issues before a plaintiff finds them.
| Scrutia ($499) | Manual audit | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Automated (AI + real browser) | Certified human expert |
| Standard | WCAG 2.1 AA (all success criteria) | WCAG 2.1 AA |
| Duration | 5 minutes | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Cost | Free / $499 | $5,000 to $25,000 |
| Result | Score + technical report + fix code | Accessibility statement |
| Use case | ADA compliance evidence, pre-audit | Full legal compliance |
What Scrutia validates
Every WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion — the standard cited in ADA enforcement.
Real keyboard navigation
Full Tab traversal in a real browser. Detection of keyboard traps, invisible focus, non-functional ARIA components — the issues that trigger ADA lawsuits.
Dynamic interaction testing
Clicks, menu opening, Escape key, tab panels. Scrutia interacts with your page like a real user — not just static HTML analysis.
AI-powered context analysis
Link purpose, language attributes, heading structure: AI analyzes semantic context instead of applying binary rules.
Why WCAG validation matters for ADA compliance
The ADA does not specify a technical standard for websites. But US courts, the DOJ, and plaintiff attorneys all rely on WCAG 2.1 Level AAas the benchmark. The DOJ's April 2024 final rule (28 CFR Part 35) formally adopted WCAG 2.1 AA for state and local government websites — reinforcing it as the standard for all ADA web compliance.
Over 4,600 ADA website lawsuitswere filed in 2023. The median settlement ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 — plus $25,000–$100,000+ in legal fees. Demand letters targeting small businesses are increasingly common.
A documented WCAG 2.1 AA audit demonstrates good-faith compliance efforts. It won't guarantee immunity, but it significantly reduces legal exposure and strengthens your position in settlement negotiations.
Related reading: the ADA Compliance Checker, our ADA vs WCAG guide, and what to do if you receive a demand letter.
WCAG validation FAQ
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Have more questions? Check our ADA compliance cost guide or contact us.
Validate your ADA compliance
before a demand letter does
One audit. Every WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion. The same standard courts cite for ADA compliance.
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