Digital Accessibility Laws by Country
Explore digital accessibility laws by country and region. Start with the markets you serve, then use the individual guides to review scope, requirements and official references.
Compare the starting points for each market
Accessibility obligations depend on the jurisdiction, organization and service. This selected comparison helps you find the right source; it is not an exhaustive list of countries or a determination of your legal obligations. Ontario is a province, and the EU framework is implemented through member-state law.
| Market | Framework | Scope to check | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | RPwD Act and sector-specific directions | Identify the organization, platform and regulator before choosing the applicable rules. SEBI-regulated investor platforms have additional circulars to review. | W3C India policy directory |
| United States | ADA and Section 508 | Distinguish public-facing services from federal ICT procurement. The Revised 508 Standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA and additional ICT requirements. | Official Section 508 guidance |
| European Union member states | European Accessibility Act | The EAA covers specified products and services, including e-commerce and consumer banking. Check the national implementation and the scope of your product or service. | European Commission EAA overview |
| Canada — Ontario | AODA website requirements | Ontario guidance covers designated public-sector organizations and businesses or nonprofits with at least 50 employees, subject to its stated scope and exceptions. | Ontario website accessibility guidance |
How to use this comparison
List the markets you serve, identify whether you provide a public service, consumer service or federal product, and check the responsible authority's current guidance. Keep the legal requirement and technical assessment scope explicit. A WCAG version used in one framework should not automatically be assumed for another.
For Indian financial services, read the SEBI digital accessibility circulars. For implementation, explore our accessibility audit services.
ADA
The ADA is a US civil-rights law that bans disability discrimination. Courts and the Department of Justice now treat business…
Section 508
Section 508 requires US federal agencies — and the companies that sell to them — to make their technology accessible,…
Section 504
Section 504 bans disability discrimination in any programme that receives US federal funding — which increasingly includes their websites and…
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