Shopify accessibility fixes
Fix accessibility issues
in your Shopify theme.
I’ll test the Shopify templates we discuss, fix issues in your theme code, and give you a dated record of what I tested, fixed, and what still needs attention.
What you get
Fixes you can review.
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Audit
I test the selected templates against WCAG 2.2 Level AA with automated scans (axe) and manual keyboard and screen-reader checks (VoiceOver and NVDA). The review covers the templates we list before starting.
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Fixes in your theme code
I fix the issues in your Liquid, CSS, JavaScript, and related theme files. I work in a duplicate theme that is not published. You decide when to publish it. I don’t install accessibility overlays or widgets.
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A written, dated report
A short report listing what I fixed, what remains, and what I recommend next. It describes your store on the day I finish. You can share it with your lawyer if you choose.
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A dated test record
A dated log of the automated scans and manual keyboard and screen-reader checks I ran. It lists each page, the issues I found, and their status when I finished. Later theme, app, or content changes aren’t covered.
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A draft accessibility statement
I’ll draft an accessibility statement for you to review and publish if you choose. It describes the standard targeted (WCAG 2.2 AA), known limitations, and a way to report accessibility issues. You are responsible for what you publish. Have your lawyer review it if it relates to a legal claim.
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30 days of fixes on our own work
For 30 days after delivery, I’ll fix problems in my work on the selected templates at no extra charge. The warranty doesn’t cover changes made by someone else or later changes to your store.
How it works
From your store URL to the finished report.
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Step 1 · Start here
Tell me about your store
Send your store URL, the issues you noticed, and whether the theme is stock or customized. If a complaint or deadline is involved, include its date.
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Step 2 · Within 48 hours
Get a quote and template list
Within 48 hours of receiving the store URL and issue list, I’ll send a flat price and the templates I recommend reviewing.
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Step 3 · 2–3 weeks from kickoff
I test and fix the theme
Give me collaborator access and a duplicate theme. I’ll test the selected templates and fix issues in the theme code.
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Step 4 · At delivery
Review the results
I’ll send the test record, report, and draft accessibility statement. You decide whether and when to publish the theme. The 30-day warranty starts at delivery.
Timelines are estimates. Delays with store access, theme setup, or responses can push them out.
What’s included
A set list of templates, not your whole catalog.
The quote lists the templates I’ll review: up to 8 for a small store or 15 for a custom theme. I’ll quote extra templates separately.
Typically in scope
Up to 8 templates for a small store. Up to 15 for a custom theme.
- Header, footer, and navigation
- Home
- Collection
- Product
- Search
- Cart
- Content page
- Customer login / account
- Any extra pages listed in your quote
Not included
- Shopify’s hosted checkout — merchants can’t edit it. Shopify Plus checkout extensibility can be quoted separately.
- Third-party app embeds (reviews, chat, upsells, loyalty, popups): I’ll list issues and point you to the vendor, but I don’t rewrite their code.
- Product content beyond fixing alt-text patterns in the templates themselves.
- Content you add or change after we deliver: new products, blog posts, landing pages, or theme changes made by someone else.
- Ongoing monitoring, re-audits, or maintenance, unless you buy those separately.
- Platform, browser, or device bugs outside the theme. Also email templates, paid ads, social embeds, and PDFs or downloads unless they’re on the agreed list.
- Legal advice or replying to a demand letter. Your lawyer handles the claim; I handle the theme code.
Price and timing
Know the price and delivery window first.
Price after I review your store
Send your store URL and the issues you noticed. I’ll recommend templates to review and send a flat price before work begins.
I’ll reply within 48 hours of receiving the URL and issue list.
2–3 weeks from kickoff
I’ll start after you provide access and confirm the template list.
Extra templates, app fixes, new audits, and emergency live-theme work need a separate quote.
Why not an overlay
No overlay widgets. Ever.
An overlay is a script that adds an accessibility toolbar to your store. Your theme code stays the same, and so do the barriers screen-reader and keyboard users run into.
EcomBack counted 983 ADA website lawsuits in 2025 against sites that already had an accessibility widget installed (EcomBack 2025 Annual Report). In April 2025, the FTC finalized an order requiring accessiBe to pay $1 million and barring it from claiming its automated product can make any website WCAG-compliant without evidence to back that up (FTC press release).
I fix the issues in your theme code instead of adding a toolbar over the store.
Who you’re working with
Hi, I’m Andy.
I’m Andy Brudtkuhl, and I run 48web, a small product engineering shop in Iowa. I’ve been building for the web for a long time, and I still write the code. When you hire me, I open the theme files and make the fixes myself.
I’ll tell you what I can fix, what remains, and what is outside the theme. The report records those details.
FAQ
Common questions
Will this make the demand letter or lawsuit go away?
I can’t promise that. I can fix issues in the selected theme templates and give you a dated report of what I fixed and what remains. Talk to your lawyer about the claim. I don’t guarantee a claim will be dropped or that new claims won’t be made.
Is this legal advice? Will you respond to the letter for me?
No. I’m a developer, not an attorney. I don’t draft responses to demand letters, negotiate with plaintiffs or their lawyers, or contact them for you. Talk to your lawyer about the letter. My work is the theme code.
Do you work with my lawyer?
Yes. You or your lawyer can bring me in. I can answer technical questions about the work, and you can share my report with your lawyer. They handle the legal side; I handle the code.
Will my store be “ADA compliant” afterward?
I don’t certify compliance or guarantee your store will be fully accessible or free of future complaints. I work toward WCAG 2.2 Level AA on the selected templates, and my report records their state when I finish. New apps, content, and Shopify updates can introduce issues later.
What can I hand my lawyer?
You get a written report and dated test record. The record lists the automated scans and manual keyboard and screen-reader checks I ran, the issues I found, and their status at delivery. It shows the store on the test date; later theme, app, or content changes aren’t covered. You can share the report and record with your lawyer. Neither is a legal opinion or compliance certification.
Do you write our accessibility statement?
I’ll write a draft. You review and publish it if you choose. It covers the WCAG 2.2 AA standard targeted, known limitations, and a way to report accessibility issues. You’re responsible for its accuracy. Have your lawyer review it before publishing if a legal claim is involved.
Do you fix the whole catalog?
No. The small-store option covers up to 8 templates; a custom theme can include up to 15. I’ll list them in the quote, and extra templates cost more. A template fix changes how every product using that template appears. I fix alt-text patterns in the templates, but I don’t rewrite product descriptions.
What about apps and third-party widgets?
Third-party app embeds like reviews, chat, upsells, loyalty, and popups aren’t included. I’ll note their issues and point you to the vendor, but I don’t rewrite their code.
Why not just install an accessibility overlay?
An overlay adds a toolbar, but it doesn’t change the theme code. EcomBack counted 983 ADA website lawsuits in 2025 against sites that already had accessibility widgets installed. In April 2025, the FTC finalized an order requiring accessiBe to pay $1 million over claims that its widget could make any website WCAG-compliant. I don’t sell or install overlays.
What if something you fixed breaks?
For 30 days after delivery, I’ll fix problems in my work on the selected templates at no charge. The warranty doesn’t cover changes made by you or someone else, new content or templates, apps, or Shopify platform changes.
Get a Shopify quote
Tell me about your store.
Send your store URL and the issues you noticed. I’ll reply with a price and template list. If you prefer email, write to andy@48web.com.
I provide technical accessibility fixes, not legal advice. I’m not an attorney and don’t respond to or negotiate legal claims for you. Please talk to your lawyer. I don’t guarantee that your store will be fully accessible, legally compliant, free of future complaints, or that any claim will be dropped. I work toward WCAG 2.2 Level AA on the selected templates and record their state on the test date. Liability is limited to the fees you paid. My 30-day warranty covers defects in my work on selected templates. Full terms are in the service agreement.
Shopify accessibility fixes
What Feels Hard To Use?
Send me your store URL and the issue you noticed. I’ll reply with the next step.