Your website can get your business sued.
Which law depends on who pays you and who you serve. Find your business below to see the rule, the date, and what usually breaks.
Section 504 and ADA Title III
Healthcare and human services
Take Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP or any other HHS money and a federal rule requires an accessible website and app. 15 or more staff: May 11, 2027. Under 15: May 10, 2028. Private lawsuits apply on top, today.
How Section 504 works- Dental practices
- Doctors and medical practices
- Dermatology
- Hospitals and health systems
- Mental health and addiction treatment
- Physical therapy, chiropractic and rehab
- Home health and hospice
- Nursing homes and senior care
- Pharmacies
- Optometry and eye care
- Labs and imaging centers
- Health centers and human services nonprofits
ADA Title III and state law
Businesses open to the public
Your website can get your business sued. It is happening every week: 360 lawsuits were filed in September 2026 alone.
- Online stores and retail
- Restaurants and food service
- Hotels and hospitality
- Law firms
- Medical spas
- Plastic surgery
- Veterinary practices
- Salons, spas and beauty
- Gyms and fitness studios
- Real estate and property management
- Banks, insurance and financial services
- Car dealerships
- Private schools and colleges
- Venues, events and attractions
- Contractors and home services
ADA Title II
Government, public schools and their vendors
State and local governments of 50,000 people or more: April 26, 2027. Smaller ones and special districts: April 26, 2028. Content a vendor supplies under contract is covered too.
Not on the list? You are probably still covered.
Title III reaches almost every business that serves the public. Get your grade and we will tell you which rules most likely apply, and when none do.
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