United States web accessibility laws
Federal and State accessibility laws for public and private sector organizations
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 508 requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible.
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Web accessibility laws in California
Four main web accessibility laws cover California.
European Union web accessibility laws
EU Member state laws for public and private sector organizations
United Kingdom web accessibility laws
Accessibility laws for the public and private sectors in the UK
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Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
Applies to all websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies, such as central and local government, health services, and education institutions.
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Equality Act 2010
Applies to all websites and mobile applications that offer goods or services to the public, or that are essential for everyday life.
Canadian web accessibility laws
Canadian federal and provincial accessibility laws for public and private sector organizations
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Accessible Canada Act
The Act establishes a framework to ensure that federal organizations and industries work to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities in Canada.
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Accessibility for Manitobans Act
The AMA establishes a comprehensive framework for the development and implementation of accessibility standards across Manitoba.
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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
The AODA’s purpose is to create accessibility standards that the public sector, private sector, and non-profits must comply with.
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Nova Scotia Accessibility Act
The goal of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, ratified in September 2017, is to remove accessibility barriers.