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Accessibility Cost Calculator - Calculate Your Website Compliance Risk

Free tool to calculate your website accessibility compliance costs, legal risk, and available tax credits up to $20,000. Based on 4,224 real lawsuits and verified data.

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compliance cost calculator

How to go from
at risktocompliant

Using the system that helps businesses protect themselves from lawsuits
& unlock valuable tax credits πŸ’°

In this guide...

2-minuterisk assessment
Compliancecost breakdown
Tax crediteligibility check
Customaction plan
β€’Industry-specific analysis
β€’Global compliance coverage
β€’Real lawsuit data

for free. no signup. no email.

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Where is your business located?

Accessibility laws and enforcement vary significantly by region

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The Growing Accessibility Compliance Challenge

Website accessibility lawsuits are increasing rapidly worldwide. Understanding your specific risk and compliance costs is the first step to protection.

4,224
US Lawsuits 20241
+4% from 2023
$40K
Average Total Cost2
Settlement + Legal
94.8%
Sites Non-Compliant3
WebAIM 2025
June '25
EU Deadline4
450M+ consumers

Critical Insight

41% of lawsuits target repeat defendants1 β€” businesses that were previously sued but didn't properly address accessibility. One-time fixes aren't enough; you need ongoing compliance.

Risk Varies Dramatically by Industry

Different industries face different compliance requirements and lawsuit risks. Here's what the data shows:

E-commerce

Very High Risk
β€’ 77% of all lawsuits1
β€’ 1.8x settlement multiplier
β€’ $372K average exposure
β€’ Critical: Shopping cart access

Healthcare

High Risk
β€’ ADA + HIPAA requirements
β€’ 2.0x settlement multiplier
β€’ $3.8M average exposure
β€’ Critical: Patient portals

Education

High Risk
β€’ $20.1M total exposure
β€’ Section 504 compliance
β€’ 1.5x settlement multiplier
β€’ Critical: Learning platforms

Global Accessibility Enforcement Landscape

Compliance requirements and enforcement vary significantly by region. Understanding your location's specific laws is crucial.

🌎Americas

United States
4,224 lawsuits in 2024 β€’ Private litigation β€’ $40K avg cost
Canada (Ontario)
AODA 2025 compliance β€’ $100K/day fines β€’ C$250K penalties

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊEurope

European Union
EAA: June 28, 2025 β€’ 450M consumers β€’ €1M max fines
United Kingdom
Equality Act 2010 β€’ Public sector regs β€’ Court proceedings
Urgent Deadline

EU Enforcement Begins June 28, 2025

The European Accessibility Act affects any business serving EU customers. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €1 million and market exclusion.

Turn Compliance Costs into Tax Savings

Many businesses don't know they can recoup significant costs through tax incentives. The average small business can save $7,250 annually.

Section 44 Credit

$5,000

50% of accessibility costs for small businesses (≀30 employees)

IRS Code Section 445

Section 190 Deduction

$3,750

Tax deduction benefit (25% rate) for barrier removal costs

IRS Code Section 1906

Combined Benefit

$8,750

Total potential savings when both incentives are used

Can be claimed annually

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Most eligible businesses leave these credits unclaimed. Our calculator shows exactly what you qualify for.

Frequently Asked Questions