ADA Compliance Blog

DOJ guidance, lawsuit trends, WCAG explainers, and practical playbooks — written for business owners and the CIAC consultants who advise them.

April 18, 2026 · Hiring a consultant

Why "ADA Certified" Isn't a Thing — and What to Look For Instead

No one can certify your business as ADA-compliant. Here's what consultants actually deliver, and the credential that does mean something.

April 15, 2026 · Litigation

What to do (and not do) the moment you open that envelope. A step-by-step triage playbook before you call your attorney.

April 12, 2026 · Digital accessibility

If you only have time to audit against a dozen WCAG criteria, these are the dozen. Every one appears in real demand letters.

April 8, 2026 · Cost & ROI

Small businesses routinely miss the IRS credit specifically designed for ADA improvements. Here's how it works and who qualifies.

April 4, 2026 · ADA basics

Five common misconceptions we hear every week — and the reality a good consultant walks you through in the first 15 minutes.

March 30, 2026 · Industry: restaurants

Parking, entrances, aisles, counters, restrooms, menus. A prioritized checklist for restaurant owners who want to get ahead of an audit.

March 25, 2026 · Industry: healthcare

Healthcare settings have ADA obligations most practices quietly violate. Where the biggest gaps sit, and how much they cost to fix.

March 22, 2026 · ADA basics

The two-question rule, where it applies, where it doesn't, and how to train staff without getting it wrong.

March 15, 2026 · DOJ guidance

A non-lawyer's read of the final DOJ rule under Title II — and why private businesses are watching it closely too.

March 8, 2026 · Litigation

A small number of firms file the majority of ADA Title III lawsuits each year. Understanding the economics helps you defend against one.

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