Compliance & Industry Guides
Authoritative guides to web accessibility standards and industry-specific compliance requirements. Understand your obligations and what it takes to meet them.
Compliance Frameworks
WCAG 2.2
The current international standard for web accessibility with 87 success criteria across four principles. WCAG 2.2 is adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide as the benchmark for accessible digital experiences.
Section 508
US federal law requiring all electronic and information technology developed, procured, or used by federal agencies to be accessible to people with disabilities. The 2018 Refresh aligned Section 508 with WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
EAA
EU Directive 2019/882 requiring products and services sold in EU member states to be accessible by June 28, 2025. Covers websites, mobile apps, e-commerce, banking, e-books, and more.
ADA Title II
US DOJ final rule requiring state and local governments to make their websites and mobile apps accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act, with deadlines from April 2026.
AODA
Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires organizations with 50+ employees to meet WCAG 2.0 AA for websites and web content. Compliance deadlines have passed for most organizations.
Industry Guides
Government
Federal, state, and local government agencies face some of the strictest digital accessibility requirements. Section 508, ADA Title II, and state-level laws mandate accessible websites and services for all citizens.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, health insurers, and telehealth providers must balance HIPAA privacy requirements with WCAG accessibility standards for patient portals, appointment systems, and digital health tools.
Education
K-12 schools, colleges, and universities must ensure accessible learning management systems, course materials, and digital tools under Section 504, IDEA, and ADA Title II requirements.
Finance
Banks, credit unions, investment platforms, and insurance companies must ensure accessible online banking, account management, and financial services under ADA, state laws, and CFPB guidance.
Retail
Online retailers face substantial ADA Title III exposure for inaccessible e-commerce experiences. Product discovery, shopping carts, and checkout flows are the highest-risk areas for accessibility litigation.
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