Responding to legal action and reducing risk Build a digital accessibility program that reduces risk
Get expert guidance on demand letters, accessibility lawsuits, and testimony preparation.
Reduce legal exposure and build a strategy for digital accessibility compliance
Legal risk reduction
Minimize exposure to demand letters and lawsuits with expert guidance and proactive accessibility action.
Brand identity protection
Protect your organization’s reputation and resources by fixing accessibility issues before they become legal liabilities.
Long-term compliance
Go beyond quick fixes and build a sustainable accessibility strategy that strengthens compliance over time.
Work with trusted accessibility experts on everything from demand letters to testimony preparation
Respond to demand letters
Get clarity before taking action. You can rely on Deque’s audit services to validate demand letter claims, understand your true accessibility posture, and craft the right response.
Prepare expert testimony
Partner with Deque experts to turn complex accessibility findings into clear, defensible testimony that can help your legal team build a strong, evidence-based case.
Meet legal deadlines
Respond quickly and effectively. You can work with Deque to prioritize fixes, document progress, and meet court or settlement deadlines.
Assess and reduce risk
Pinpoint accessibility gaps and reduce exposure. Deque’s flexible audit and remediation services adapt to your needs so you can strengthen compliance and minimize risk.
Address accessibility early
Avoid future lawsuits and lower costs by addressing accessibility early in the software development lifecycle, a process called “shifting left.” Equip teams with Deque tools, such as Axe DevTools and the Axe MCP Server, for proactive compliance.
Additional resources
Understand regulations
Learn about the Unruh Act and how state and federal regulations could combine to create blockbuster settlements.
Achieve compliance
Gain insight on strategies, solutions, and best practices regarding ADA Title II.
Frequently asked questions
How can accessibility audits help reduce legal risk?
Accessibility audits identify issues before they can lead to complaints or lawsuits. This can help you to prioritize fixes, conduct effective remediation and document compliance.
What should I do if I’ve already received a demand letter?
First, you should conduct an accessibility audit to validate the claim’s accuracy. Deque experts can conduct this audit for you to help assess risk, guide remediation, and craft a timely response.
How does Deque’s continuous monitoring help maintain compliance?
Deque’s continuous monitoring tool, Axe Monitor, detects new accessibility issues as they arise, preventing regressions and helping you maintain ongoing compliance.
How common are digital accessibility lawsuits?
In the United States, there are thousands of ADA Title III federal lawsuits each year. The majority of which are filed in New York, Florida, and California. This does not account for the number of demand letters or state level filings. Source: Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
Should we seek legal counsel?
Yes. While Deque can provide expert digital accessibility guidance and help support you as you mitigate risk and respond to legal action, you should consult with qualified counsel regarding any legal matters. Our trusted experts can help your legal team with preparing arguments, responding to demand letters, interpreting accessibility regulations and standards, and more.
