Sources & References
Every statistic on our website is backed by authoritative sources. We prioritize US government agencies, standards bodies, and peer-reviewed research to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Transparency in Our Claims
As an accessibility company, we believe in transparency. Below you'll find the authoritative sources for all statistics, regulations, and claims referenced throughout our website. These sources are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure accuracy.
Regulatory & Legal References
Official government sources for ADA Title II requirements, WCAG standards, and compliance deadlines.
ADA Title II Compliance Date Extension (2026 IFR)
U.S. Department of Justice
Interim Final Rule extending ADA Title II web accessibility compliance dates by one year. Large entities (50K+) now have until April 26, 2027; smaller entities and special districts until April 26, 2028.
ADA Title II Web Accessibility Rule
U.S. Department of Justice
The official DOJ fact sheet establishing WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical standard for state and local government web content and mobile apps.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
The international standard for web accessibility, defining 30 Level A and 20 Level AA success criteria.
Executive Order 13166 - Limited English Proficiency
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal requirements for providing meaningful access to services for people with limited English proficiency.
Disability Statistics
Official CDC and NIH data on Americans with disabilities who benefit from accessible content.
Disability Impacts All of Us
CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
Comprehensive disability prevalence data showing 28.7% of US adults (approximately 70 million) live with a disability.
Quick Statistics About Hearing
NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness)
Official NIH data on hearing loss prevalence, showing 37.5 million American adults report difficulty hearing.
Vision Loss and Blindness Statistics
CDC VEHSS
Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System data on Americans with visual impairments and blindness.
ADA Lawsuit Statistics
Industry reports tracking ADA accessibility lawsuits, settlements, and legal trends.
ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuit Tracker
UsableNet
Real-time tracking of federal ADA website accessibility lawsuits with monthly and annual reports.
ADA Lawsuit Trends & Statistics
Accessibility.works
Comprehensive annual analysis of digital accessibility lawsuits including geographic and industry breakdown.
ADA Lawsuit Settlement Amounts
AudioEye / Industry Reports
Research on typical settlement costs and total litigation expenses for ADA accessibility violations.
Population & Government Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau data on language demographics and local government entities.
Language Use in the United States
U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey data on languages spoken at home and English proficiency levels.
Census of Governments
U.S. Census Bureau
Official count of all US local government entities including municipalities, counties, and special districts.
Key Industry Reports
Annual reports we monitor for the latest accessibility statistics and market trends.
WebAIM Million Report
WebAIM (Utah State University)
Annual accessibility audit of the top 1 million homepages. Source for the "96% non-compliant" statistic.
Digital Accessibility Market Report
Straits Research
Market size analysis and growth forecasts for the global digital accessibility industry.
Last verified: April 2026. All sources are regularly reviewed for accuracy. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact us.
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