Accessibility Compliance Standards
Understand the accessibility standards and regulations that apply to your organization. From WCAG to ADA to Section 508, we help you navigate compliance requirements and test against the right criteria.
Accessibility Standards and Regulations
WCAG 2.1 AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA
Test your website against WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria. The most widely adopted web accessibility standard worldwide.
WCAG 2.2
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2
Prepare for WCAG 2.2 with our comprehensive compliance checker. Test new success criteria for authentication, dragging, and focus.
Section 508
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Test your website against Section 508 requirements for federal agencies and contractors. Automated testing with VPAT support.
ADA Compliance
Americans with Disabilities Act Web Accessibility
Test your website for ADA compliance. Avoid costly lawsuits with comprehensive accessibility testing against WCAG standards.
EN 301 549
European Standard EN 301 549
Test your website against European accessibility standard EN 301 549. Required for public sector and expanding to private sector.
How Accessibility Standards Relate
WCAG is the Technical Foundation
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide the specific technical requirements. Most laws and regulations reference WCAG as their standard.
ADA (US Private Sector)
Applies to businesses open to the public. Courts reference WCAG 2.1 AA as the standard.
Section 508 (US Federal)
Applies to federal agencies and contractors. Directly incorporates WCAG 2.0 AA.
EN 301 549 (European)
Applies to EU public sector and expanding to private. Incorporates WCAG 2.1 AA.
Which Standard Applies to You?
US Private Businesses
- ADA Title III applies to your website
- Target WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
- Consider preparing for WCAG 2.2
US Federal Agencies & Contractors
- Section 508 is required
- Must meet WCAG 2.0 AA (update coming)
- VPAT documentation often required
European Organizations
- EN 301 549 is the standard
- Incorporates WCAG 2.1 AA
- European Accessibility Act expanding scope
Best Practice Recommendation
- Target WCAG 2.1 Level AA minimum
- Prepare for WCAG 2.2 criteria
- Implement continuous monitoring
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