Compliance Reference
Laws by Country
Compare accessibility law baselines across major jurisdictions using this 2026 international reference.
| Jurisdiction | Primary Law | Technical Standard | Key 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | ADA (Title II + III), Section 508 | WCAG 2.1 AA (Title II); WCAG 2.0 AA (508) | Title II deadline extended: large entities April 2027; small April 2028 |
| European Union | European Accessibility Act (2019/882) | EN 301 549 v3.2.1 (= WCAG 2.1 AA); transition toward WCAG 2.2 in progress | Enforceable since June 28, 2025; member-state enforcement active |
| United Kingdom | Equality Act 2010; PSBAR 2018 | WCAG 2.2 AA (public sector); WCAG used as private-sector benchmark | WCAG 2.2 now required for public sector bodies |
| Canada | Accessible Canada Act 2019; AODA (Ontario) | CAN/ASC-EN 301 549 (= WCAG 2.1 AA); AODA still WCAG 2.0 AA | Digital Tech Regs registered Dec 2025; federal due Dec 5, 2027; regulated private due Dec 5, 2028 |
| Australia | Disability Discrimination Act 1992 | WCAG 2.2 AA (government guidance, 2025) | WCAG 2.2 is recommended benchmark; not yet legislated |