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Get Protected — DAPEN® Defense Fund

  • DAPEN® Defense Fund

    Two layers of protection: (1) Proactive onboarding — a trained ADA accessibility developer audits your site and fixes the most common, high-impact issues (alt text, labels, contrast, keyboard access, captions). (2) Reactive defense — if you receive an ADA website demand letter while covered, our attorney responds and our developers remediate the cited issues quickly.

    Join & Get Protected

    Join the DAPEN Defense Fund. Includes developer audit/fixes and legal response protections.

What happens when you join

  1. Immediate enrollment. Your business is added to our active roster and registered under the DAPEN® Defense Fund.
  2. Developer audit. A trained ADA accessibility developer reviews your site for the most common WCAG barriers that trigger demand letters.
  3. Most-common fixes applied. We implement high-impact adjustments such as alternative text, form labels, color contrast, keyboard access, and basic captioning guidance. These steps reduce exposure and demonstrate good-faith remediation.
  4. Proof & guidance. You receive a concise remediation summary and next-step recommendations to continue improving accessibility over time.

Important

No service can guarantee “100% ADA/WCAG compliance.” Your membership focuses on common-issue remediation at onboarding, plus reactive defense if a letter arrives.

Your protections under the Defense Fund

  • Attorney-drafted response. If you receive an ADA website demand letter while covered, a specialized ADA attorney analyzes the claims and delivers a professional response within the deadline.
  • Targeted remediation of cited issues. Our developers address the specific accessibility barriers named in the letter and provide evidence of good-faith fixes.
  • Documentation for your records. You receive a remediation summary and response record to support resolution efforts.
  • Predictable cost & faster timelines. Avoid last-minute retainers and emergency pricing when pressure is highest.

Scope

Coverage centers on attorney response to qualifying demand letters and remediation of cited issues. Extensive redesigns, complex audits, or large feature builds fall outside standard coverage and can be scoped separately if needed.

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Why join now

  • Prevention first. Common issues fixed at onboarding to help deter legal action.
  • Defense ready. Legal and technical response team on standby if you’re contacted.
  • No overlays. Real WCAG-informed fixes, not a script that masks problems.
  • Clear paperwork. Registration confirmation and remediation summaries you can keep on file.
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FAQ

Will this make my site fully ADA/WCAG compliant?
No provider can promise “100% compliance.” Membership includes developer onboarding that fixes common barriers and a reactive defense (attorney response + remediation of cited items) if a letter arrives.
Do I still need to improve my site over time?
Yes. We provide a remediation summary and prioritized next steps so you can continue to raise accessibility while having protection in place.
What proof do I receive?
You’ll receive a registration confirmation under the DAPEN® Defense Fund, plus documentation summarizing onboarding fixes and any reactive remediation performed.

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Over 250,000 small businesses face ADA demand letters every year.
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