Accessibility laws and standards
Start with original sources. Legal requirements differ by jurisdiction and organization type, so check the official current text and obtain qualified advice for specific situations.
Technical standards
- W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) — official overview of WCAG standards.
- WCAG 2.2 Recommendation — normative technical standard published by W3C.
- W3C: Test and evaluate web accessibility — testing guidance and resources.
United States
- U.S. laws and official guidance guide
- U.S. Department of Justice: Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
- DOJ Title II web and mobile application accessibility rule
- Section508.gov — federal ICT accessibility resources.
- U.S. Access Board: Information and Communication Technology
- California Civil Rights Department: Unruh Civil Rights Act
International overview
- International accessibility law guide
- European Commission: European Accessibility Act
- UK Equality Act 2010
- UK Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
- Australia: Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Canada: Accessible Canada Act
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This is a curated starting point, not an exhaustive legal survey. Confirm current applicability, regulations, local laws, exceptions, and effective dates for each project.