Web Accessibility Compliance

Multiple laws worldwide require websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. Here's what each one means for your site.

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

Federal civil rights law. Courts use WCAG 2.1 AA as the benchmark for website accessibility. Applies to virtually all businesses.

European Accessibility Act

EU directive effective June 2025. Requires WCAG 2.1 AA for digital products and services sold to EU consumers.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

The technical standard referenced by nearly every accessibility law. WCAG 2.2 AA is the current version.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Required for federal agencies and their contractors. References WCAG 2.0 AA with updates aligning to 2.1.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Requires WCAG 2.0 AA compliance for public sector and large private organizations in Ontario.

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