Accessibility compliance
As digital accessibility legislation expands globally, building accessible experiences has become a core requirement.
Web accessibility means reaching more people
1.3 Billion+
The World Health Organization reports over 16% of the globe’s population has a disability. (Source)
98%
WebAIM reports that nearly all of the top one million web pages have critical accessibility issues. (Source)
$18 Trillion+
The disability community represents a vast global population with immense spending power (Source)
Non-compliance has serious legal consequences
Accessibility is global
The European Accessibility Act, and hundreds of other laws and policies are gaining traction worldwide, with fines as high as €500,000.
Inaccessibility is discrimination
Inaccessibility is a form of discrimination against people with disabilities. In the US alone, thousands of ADA demand-letters and lawsuits threaten organizations in the US each year.
Get familiar with common accessibility compliance laws, guidelines, and standards
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights and equal opportunity law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in the United States.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law established in Ontario, Canada to enforce accessibility standards for government, businesses, nonprofits, private and public sector organizations.
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) mandates accessibility of public-facing communications that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive of the European Union that aims to improve accessibility across all 27 EU member states and for the organizations doing business there.
EN 301 549 is the European standard of Accessibility requirements for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products and services in the European Union.
Section 508 is a sub-section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federal programs or programs receiving federal aid or employment in the United States.
A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is used to draft your Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR). This helps the world understand how accessible your product or service is for people with disabilities.
Explore compliance in the countries and regions where your users are located
APAC (Asia-Pacific)
Across APAC there are various laws and guidelines that apply, including Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), India’s Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) Act, and many more.
Canada
Canadian digital accessibility laws cover multiple legislative acts across various territories and provinces. Continue reading to learn about the AODA, ACA, AMA, and other acts which apply to organizations doing business in Canada.
Europe
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive of the European Union that aims to improve the accessibility of products and services for people with disabilities and the aging population in the EU. This applies to all 27 EU member states and the organizations doing business there.
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Countries in MENA are advancing digital accessibility, aligning with WCAG standards, and introducing local mandates.
Experience the benefits of digital accessibility compliance
Expanded total addressable market
In the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Canada alone, the disability marketplace and their families represent over $18 trillion of disposable income.
Improved user experience
Accessibility features such as video captions, voice search, and simple layouts help everyone.
Easily discovered
Digital accessibility techniques can help your site’s search optimization (SEO). Accessible websites are also easier for AI search engines to crawl and index.
Better brand perception
Accessibility
helps to foster a more inclusive brand. In a world where people’s choices are increasingly values-driven, accessibility sets your organization apart.
Start building your global compliance strategy today.
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