ADA & Section 508
Although the ADA is a 1990 civil rights law, US courts interpret it as applying to the digital environment. Thousands of companies are sued every year for having inaccessible websites. We advise Spanish companies selling in the US on ADA and Section 508 compliance.
What are ADA and Section 508?
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires all US federal agencies and their suppliers to ensure their ICT products are accessible. It uses WCAG 2.0 Level AA as its technical reference.
For Spanish companies operating in the American market, compliance is not optional: the US records more than 4,000 lawsuits per year for inaccessible websites. Our team helps you assess your legal exposure, achieve compliance and generate the required documentation (VPAT).
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ADA Title III: judicial interpretation applies to websites and apps since 2017.
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Section 508: mandatory for US federal agencies and their suppliers.
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4,000 annual lawsuits in the US for inaccessible websites.
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VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template): key document for selling to the US government.
Our
methodology.
Legal Exposure Analysis
We assess your presence in the US market to determine your degree of exposure under ADA Title III and Section 508.
WCAG 2.2 AA Audit
Complete technical evaluation of your digital product against WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria.
VPAT Generation
Preparation of the VPAT in ITI 2.4 format, documenting compliance status criterion by criterion.
Remediation Plan
Prioritised correction roadmap focused on criteria with the greatest legal impact in the US context.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring to maintain compliance, update the VPAT and anticipate regulatory changes.
Who it is
aimed at
ADA and Section 508 affect any company offering digital products or services to the US market.
What must be accessible
Websites targeting US audience
Any website accessible from the US that offers goods or services to the public.
Mobile apps in the US
Applications published on the App Store or Google Play accessible to US users.
SaaS platforms for government
Any product acquired by federal agencies must comply with Section 508.
Documentation (VPAT/ACR)
VPAT and ACR are documents required in federal procurement processes to certify accessibility.
Self-service terminals
Kiosks, ATMs, point-of-sale terminals deployed on US territory.
Digital educational content
E-learning platforms and educational materials under Section 508 and Section 504.
Streaming platforms
Video-on-demand services requiring subtitles and audio description.
Health and telemedicine portals
Healthcare service applications subject to ADA and Section 504.
Why we are
different
We build sustainable and scalable accessibility infrastructures.
Lawsuit Prevention
The US records more than 4,000 ADA lawsuits per year. Demonstrating proactive compliance is the best legal defence.
Federal Market Access
Section 508 is mandatory for selling to the US government. Without a VPAT, your product is excluded.
Professional VPAT
We generate your VPAT in standard ITI format, the document that government and corporate buyers request.
Competitive Advantage in the US
Major American corporations require VPATs from their software suppliers. Having one ready sets you apart.
Dual EU-USA Compliance
We design a unified strategy covering both European and US regulations.
State Law Coverage
In addition to federal ADA, states like California and New York have their own digital accessibility laws.
Risks of
non-compliance
The United States is the most litigious market in the world for digital accessibility, with more than 4,000 lawsuits annually.
Class action lawsuits
With more than 4,000 annual web accessibility lawsuits in the US, any company with a digital presence is a potential target.
Out-of-court settlements of $50K–$250K
Most lawsuits are settled out of court with monetary agreements between $50,000 and $250,000.
Loss of federal contracts
Non-compliance with Section 508 can result in exclusion from federal procurement processes and contract cancellation.
Department of Justice actions
The DOJ has intensified ADA enforcement actions in the digital sphere with consent decrees.
VPAT and legal
protection in the US.
We generate your VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) in standard ITI format, the document you need to sell to the US government and defend against ADA lawsuits.
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