Accessibility Tracker streamlines ADA website compliance by tracking real audit issues toward full WCAG conformance. When website owners ask about ADA compliance, they’re really asking how to avoid getting sued over website accessibility—and Tracker delivers that protection through accurate issue tracking and intelligent prioritization.
| Key Point | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Audit-Based Tracking | Works from real accessibility audits that identify all WCAG issues, not automated scans that miss 75% of compliance problems |
| Legal Risk Prioritization | Risk Factor formula prioritizes issues most commonly claimed in ADA website lawsuits based on actual complaint data |
| Compliance Documentation | Monthly progress reports create dated records of accessibility work suitable for legal defense |
| 2.5x Faster Remediation | Integrated AI and streamlined workflows turn 10-week projects into 4-week projects |
| Validation Tracking | Auditors validate fixes directly in the dashboard, creating clear documentation of conformance |
From Lawsuit Prevention to Full WCAG Conformance
The path to ADA compliance starts with fixing the issues that get website owners sued. Tracker’s Risk Factor formula knows exactly which issues those are because we analyzed hundreds of complaints filed in court by the most active plaintiffs’ law firms.
The top three issues appearing in nearly every lawsuit:
- Missing alternative text for images (WCAG 1.1.1)
- Missing programmatic form field labels (WCAG 3.3.2)
- Keyboard navigation problems (WCAG 2.1.1)
When you upload your audit to Tracker and sort by risk factor, these critical issues score 100 and appear at the top. Your team can immediately start fixing the exact problems that plaintiffs’ lawyers look for when targeting websites.
This approach aligns with practical compliance strategy: fix the riskiest issues on your most important pages first. For ecommerce sites, that means your product search page, product page, cart page, and registration page. Public-facing pages that don’t require login should always take priority.
Beyond WAVE Scans to Real Compliance
The WAVE automated scan by WebAIM gets used by everyone, including plaintiffs’ lawyers. Getting to zero WAVE errors can help reduce your risk. But WAVE and other automated scans like AXE or Google Lighthouse aren’t ADA compliance checkers. They only flag about 25% of WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria.
You can show zero errors on WAVE and still have accessibility issues that lead to lawsuits. That’s why Tracker works from comprehensive audit reports that identify all accessibility issues through manual testing. Screen reader testing, keyboard navigation testing, and expert evaluation catch the 75% of issues that scans miss.
When you track progress in Accessibility Tracker, you’re measuring real accessibility improvement, not just scan scores. Every issue in your dashboard represents an actual barrier identified by an accessibility expert.
Tracking All Critical Issues in One Platform
After addressing alt text, form labels, and keyboard navigation, there are twelve other issues that frequently appear in lawsuits. Tracker helps you systematically work through all fifteen high-risk issues while building toward full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.
The platform’s issue assignment feature lets your team tackle multiple problems simultaneously. Developers fix keyboard traps while content editors add missing alt text. Designers address color contrast while QA validates fixes. This parallel workflow dramatically accelerates compliance timelines.
Each issue includes detailed information from your audit report:
- Issue location and description
- WCAG success criterion
- Applicable code
- Recommended fix
- Risk factor score
- User impact score
AI Assistance for Every Accessibility Issue
Fixing accessibility issues correctly is critical. Attention to detail proves essential when preventing lawsuits. If you miss a key detail, it can easily lead to litigation even if you’ve already addressed other issues.
Tracker’s built-in AI tools ensure fixes get implemented correctly:
- Simplify and Explain translates technical WCAG requirements into plain language
- Detailed Technical Answer provides specific code examples
- Alternative Approaches offers different implementation options
- WCAG Standards explains why each requirement is important
- Custom Analysis answers specific questions about your issue
The AI comes pre-loaded with your audit data, eliminating the guesswork that leads to incomplete fixes. Your team gets instant guidance without waiting for technical support or searching through WCAG documentation.
Documentation That Demonstrates Commitment
Publishing an accessibility statement shows commitment, but you need concrete evidence of progress. Tracker generates monthly reports documenting:
- Total issues identified through professional auditing
- Issues successfully remediated
- Fixes validated by accessibility experts
- Timeline of continuous improvement
This documentation becomes especially valuable if you face legal action. You can demonstrate which WCAG success criteria were addressed, when fixes were implemented, and that improvements were validated by qualified experts.
For organizations working through settlement agreements, Tracker provides the detailed tracking required for compliance reporting. Every status change, every validation, every team member assignment creates an audit trail of your accessibility work.
From Audit to Validated Conformance
The typical compliance workflow moves from audit to remediation to validation. Tracker streamlines each phase:
Audit Phase
Upload your audit spreadsheet directly to Tracker. The platform automatically extracts all issue data, recommendations, and technical details. No manual data entry or spreadsheet formatting required.
Remediation Phase
Prioritize by risk factor to address lawsuit-prone issues first. Assign issues to appropriate team members. Use AI tools for implementation guidance. Track progress with real-time status updates.
Validation Phase
Auditors validate fixes directly in the dashboard. Comments and clarifications stay attached to each issue. No back-and-forth email threads or spreadsheet version confusion.
Once all issues reach validated status, you’ve achieved WCAG conformance. Request your conformance statement or provider certification as concrete evidence of compliance.
User Testing Integration
While Tracker focuses on technical WCAG conformance, the platform also supports user testing documentation. User testing by professionals with disabilities provides practical validation beyond technical requirements.
When user testing identifies issues, you can add them to your Tracker project alongside audit findings. This comprehensive approach addresses both technical compliance and practical accessibility.
Speed Is Critical When Starting Out
The longer your website remains inaccessible, the higher your lawsuit risk. Tracker accelerates remediation by eliminating project management overhead. Teams using Tracker reach WCAG conformance 2.5 times faster than those using spreadsheets.
Work fast and be aggressive. It’s better to fix many issues quickly than to have the perfect project setup. By using Tracker instead of overlay widgets or automated remediation tools, you’re already ahead of thousands of website owners who fell for instant compliance promises.
Key Insights
Accessibility Tracker transforms ADA website compliance from overwhelming challenge to manageable project by focusing on the issues that actually lead to lawsuits. The Risk Factor formula prioritizes the exact problems plaintiffs’ lawyers claim in court, while comprehensive audit tracking ensures you address all accessibility barriers, not just the 25% that scans can flag. Combined with AI assistance that ensures fixes get implemented correctly and documentation features that demonstrate ongoing commitment, Tracker provides everything needed to achieve real ADA compliance efficiently. The platform turns the typical 10-step compliance checklist into a streamlined workflow where every action directly reduces lawsuit risk while building toward full WCAG conformance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tracker help with the top issues claimed in lawsuits?
Tracker’s Risk Factor formula specifically prioritizes alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, and the twelve other most commonly claimed issues. When you sort by risk factor, these issues appear at the top with scores indicating their lawsuit frequency. Your team can immediately focus on the exact problems that plaintiffs’ lawyers target.
Can Tracker replace automated scanning tools like WAVE?
Tracker doesn’t replace scans—it goes far beyond them. While getting to zero WAVE errors can help reduce risk, Tracker works from comprehensive audits that identify all WCAG issues. You’re tracking the complete picture of accessibility, not just the 25% that automated tools can flag.
How does Tracker help ensure fixes are implemented correctly?
Each issue includes five AI tools that provide specific implementation guidance based on your audit data. The platform also supports validation tracking, where accessibility experts confirm fixes meet WCAG requirements. This two-layer approach prevents the incomplete fixes that can still lead to lawsuits.
What if we need to work on specific high-priority pages first?
Tracker lets you filter issues by location, so you can focus on your most important pages like product pages, cart pages, and registration pages. You can also set custom priorities to ensure public-facing pages that don’t require login get addressed first.
How long does it take to achieve compliance using Tracker?
Projects that traditionally take 10 weeks can be completed in 4 weeks using Tracker. The actual timeline depends on your number of issues and available resources, but the platform consistently delivers 2.5x faster remediation through AI assistance, parallel workflows, and eliminated project management overhead.