What is the web accessibility legislation?
Due to the increased use of the Internet, many countries have incorporated web accessibility into existing civil rights legislation that protects people with disabilities or created new one.
This includes the ADA, AODA, EEA, and many more. Most countries have adopted the WCAG 2.1 AA, or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, as standard for accessible websites and refer to them in settlements.
How does legislation impact my website?
In 2018, the DOJ clarified that websites are considered places of public accommodation and should therefore comply with the ADA Title III. US courts refer to WCAG 2.1 AA as the accessibility standard.
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What is the ADA? ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was signed into law by President George Bush in 1990, and it’s America’s most important law regarding accessibility.
The original Rehabilitation Act. In the early 1970s, American lawmakers started to become more aware of the need for legislation that requires the accommodation of citizens with disabilities.
What is EAA/EN 301549? The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is legislation that was passed by the E.U. in April 2019 to require accessibility for digital products and services.
What is the ACA? The Accessibility Canada Act (ACA) is a federal law in Canada that requires various industries to comply with accessibility rules. The ACA came into force on 11 July 2019.
What is the AODA and why does it matter? AODA stands for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. It was ratified in 2005 by provincial authorities to fix standards for accessibility
What is IS 5568? The Israel Standard (IS) 5568 is Israel’s standard regarding web accessibility. It was originally set to take effect in 2015, but it was delayed several times until it finally came into force
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