ADA Title III (US web accessibility)
Yes. US courts treat a business website as a place of public accommodation under ADA Title III, so it must be usable with a screen reader and a keyboard. There is no government filing and no certification. Enforcement comes through private lawsuits, which run in the thousands every year.
What the rule requires
No size exemption. 5,000+ suits filed in 2025.
Who it catches
Any business with US customers or a public-facing site. 77% of suits target companies under $25M revenue.
How to check whether you comply
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Questions people ask
Does the ADA apply to my website in the United States?
Yes. US courts treat a business website as a place of public accommodation under ADA Title III, so it must be usable with a screen reader and a keyboard. There is no government filing and no certification. Enforcement comes through private lawsuits, which run in the thousands every year.
Who does ADA Title III (US web accessibility) apply to?
Any business with US customers or a public-facing site. 77% of suits target companies under $25M revenue.
How do I check whether we comply with ADA Title III (US web accessibility)?
Same WCAG scan as AODA - one audit, four laws. Confirm no “accessibility overlay” widget (those draw suits, not stop them). You can also run our free website check, which tests 25 technical items in about twenty seconds, or book a review if this rule needs a documented answer.
Other rules that catch the same businesses
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Check my fine riskThis page summarises a legal obligation in plain language so you can work out whether it applies to you. It is not legal advice, and the primary source linked above governs. Last reviewed 2026-10-03.