Standards & regulations
Every accessibility law, explained
From WCAG and the ADA to the European Accessibility Act, here's what each standard requires, who must comply, and how EqualWeb helps you meet it - in plain English.
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Accessibility standards we help you meet
Pick a law or standard for a plain-English guide - requirements, deadlines, penalties, and how to comply.
Global
United States
- ADAAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Read guide
- ADA Title IIADA Title II (web & mobile rule)Read guide
- Section 508Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActRead guide
- Section 504Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActRead guide
- Unruh ActCalifornia Unruh Civil Rights ActRead guide
- Colorado HB 21-1110Colorado House Bill 21-1110Read guide
Canada
United Kingdom
Europe
Asia-Pacific
- Australia DDAAustralia Web Accessibility (Disability Discrimination Act)Read guide
- Japan JIS X 8341-3Japan Web Accessibility (JIS X 8341-3 and the Disability Discrimination Elimination Act)Read guide
- China BFEC Law / GB/T 37668China Web Accessibility (Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law and GB/T 37668)Read guide
- RPwD Act & GIGW (India)India Web Accessibility (RPwD Act 2016 and GIGW)Read guide
- DDO (Hong Kong)Hong Kong Web Accessibility (DDO and Government Guidelines)Read guide
One platform, every standard
However the law is written, the work is the same
Almost every accessibility law points back to WCAG. EqualWeb's AI widget, certified Managed Compliance, continuous monitoring and PDF tools help you meet the technical bar these regulations set - and document that you've met it.
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