Compliance
Accessibility Compliance Standards
Understand the key accessibility standards and regulations. Choose a standard below to learn about requirements and how to achieve compliance.
Technical Standard
WCAG 2.2
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
The international W3C standard with 87 success criteria across 4 principles. Most legal requirements reference WCAG.
Learn moreUS Law
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
US civil rights law requiring accessible websites for public accommodations. Over 4,600 lawsuits filed in 2023.
Learn moreUS Federal
Section 508
Rehabilitation Act Amendment
Requires federal agencies and contractors to make ICT accessible. Aligned with WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Learn moreEuropean Law
EAA / EN 301 549
European Accessibility Act
EU directive effective June 2025 requiring digital accessibility for products and services in Europe.
Learn moreNot Sure Which Standard Applies?
Most regulations require WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. Start there, and you'll likely meet most legal requirements.
- • US businesses: Focus on ADA + WCAG 2.1 AA
- • Government contractors: Section 508 + WCAG 2.0 AA
- • EU businesses: EAA + EN 301 549 (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Check Your Compliance
Free scan against WCAG 2.2 standards