California accessibility laws
Businesses operating in California must comply with multiple overlapping accessibility laws:
$4,000 per violation (Unruh) + attorney fees — typically $8K–$25K
Why California businesses are at risk
California leads the US in ADA website lawsuits. The Unruh Civil Rights Act allows statutory damages of $4,000 per violation — making even small claims expensive to settle. Serial plaintiffs frequently target small businesses.
Top at-risk industries in California:
Most targeted cities:
How to become ADA compliant in California
Free WCAG audit
Submit your California business URL for a free 5-page WCAG 2.1 AA audit — the same standard California courts reference.
Install the widget
One line of JavaScript gives your visitors 7 accessibility profiles + 25+ adjustments. Works on any platform.
Source-code fixes
For structural issues no widget can fix, our team provides code patches your developers can ship — critical for Unruh Civil Rights Act defense.
Cities in California
City-specific ADA compliance guides for California businesses: