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Web AccessibilityInitiativeWAI
Strategies, standards, resources to make the Web accessible to people with disabilities

Web Accessibility Laws & Policies

Updates

Near the top of each country listing is a “last updated” date.

We welcome additions or corrections to these listings via thesubmission form.

This page lists governmental policies related to web accessibility, although it is not a comprehensive or definitive listing.

The information on this page isnot legal advice. Please consult legal authorities for the appropriate jurisdiction. W3C cannot guarantee the accessibility of these external resources.

For guidance on developing an accessibility policy for an organization, seeDeveloping Organizational Policies on Web Accessibility.

Terms used on this page

  • Law – A law has completed the legislation process, and is putinto effect as the law of the land.
  • Policy – Outlines the goals of a government ministry or agencyas well as the methods and principles to achieve those goals.Policies are not laws, but can lead to the development of laws.
  • Public sector – Includes government and government-run or ownedentities, and entities that receive government funding.
  • Private sector – Businesses and organizations that are not partof the public sector, including non-profit organizations.
  • WCAG derivative - Used when a standard is based on a version ofthe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), but somerequirements were excluded or modified or additional non-WCAGrequirements were added.
  • Procurement law - A law that requires government purchase ofaccessible goods and services.
  • Procurement recommendation - An optional, but encouraged goal topurchase accessible goods and services.
  • Mandatory policy - Required accessibility goals orimplementation that is not regulated by law.

Law and Policy Overview Table

Country / RegionNameDate EnactedType (policy, law, legislation, etc.)ScopeWeb OnlyWCAG Version Based On
ÅlandLandskapslag (2019: 7) om tillgängliga webbplerer and mobile application inom förvaltningen2019Accessibility lawYesNone
ArgentinaLey N° 26.653 de “Accesibilidad Web”2010-11-26Non-discrimination lawYesWCAG 2.0
ArgentinaAccesibilidad de la Información en las Páginas Web2010Procurement lawYesWCAG 2.0
AustraliaDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)1992Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0
AustraliaProcurement Standard Guidance2016Procurement recommendationGovernmentNoWCAG 2.0
Austria (Österreich)Federal law on barrier-free access to federal websites and mobile applications2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
Austria (Österreich)Federal law on barrier-free access to federal websites and mobile applications2017Non-discrimination lawGovernmentNoNone
Belgium (België,Belgique,Belgien)Law regarding the accessibility of websites and mobile applications for public bodies2018Accessibility lawPublic sectorYesWCAG 2.1
BrazilBrazilian Law of inclusion for the Persons with Disabilities2015Mandatory policyNonone
BrazileMAG - e-government accessibility model2014Non-discrimination law, Mandatory policyNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
CanadaThe Accessible Canada Act (The Act to Ensure a Barrier Free Canada)2019law, Non-discrimination law, Procurement law,Government and all federally regulated agenciesYesWCAG 2.0 AA
China (中国)Law on the Protection of Persons with Disabilities 1990, as amended2008Accessibility lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
China (中国)Voluntary Web Accessibility Standard2008RecommendationGovernmentYesWCAG 2.0 derivative
ColombiaWeb accessibility guidelines2020Accessibility lawYesWCAG 2.1
Croatia (Hrvatska)Law on accessibility of websites and software solutions for mobile devices of public sector bodies2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία,Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti)The Accessibility of Public Sector Organizations Websites and Mobile Applications Act 2019.2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0
Czech Republic (Česká republika)Act No. 99/2019 Coll., on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications and on the amendment of Act No. 365/2000 Coll., on public administration information systems and on the amendment of certain other laws2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
Denmark (Danmark)Agreement on the use of open standards for software in the public sector2007Mandatory policyPublic sectorYesWCAG 2.0
Denmark (Danmark)Web Accessibility Act2018Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoOther
Denmark (Danmark)Executive Order no. 904 for the declaration of accessibility2018Mandatory policyGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.1
Estonia (Eesti Vabariik)Veebilehe ja mobiilirakenduse ligipääsetavuse nõuded ning ligipääsetavust kirjeldava teabe avaldamise kord2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Estonia (Eesti Vabariik)Public Information Act2001Mandatory policyGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
European UnionWeb and Mobile Accessibility Directive (2016/2102)2016Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoWCAG 2.0
European UnionEuropean Accessibility Act2019-06-27LawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivative
Finland (Suomi)Act on Electronic Services and Communication in the Public Sector2003Accessibility lawGovernmentNoNone
Finland (Suomi)Digital Services Act2019Accessibility lawYesWCAG 2.1
France (La France)Law N° 2005-102 Article 472005Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoNone
France (La France)Order of 29 April 2015 on the general accessibility framework for public administrations2015Accessibility lawPublic sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivative
France (La France)Law N° 2016-1321 Article 1062016Digital Governance lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
France (La France)Decree No 2019-7682019Accessibility lawPublic sector, GovernmentYesWCAG 2 derivative
Germany (Deutschland)Act on Equal Opportunities for Disabled Persons of 20022002Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
Germany (Deutschland)Federal Ordinance on Barrier-Free Information Technology2011Accessibility policyGovernmentYesWCAG 2.0 derivative
Greece (Ελλάδα)Digital Governance (Incorporation into Greek Legislation of Directive (EU) 2016/21022020Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of ChinaGuidelines on Dissemination of Information through Government Websites1999Mandatory policyGovernmentNoWCAG 2.0
Hungary (Magyarország)Act on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector organizations2018Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoNone
IndiaRights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPD)2016Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
IndiaGuidelines for Indian Government Websites2009Mandatory policyGovernmentNoWCAG 2.0
Ireland (Éireann)The Disability Act, 20052005Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoNone
Ireland (Éireann)Equal Status Acts 2000 to 20042004Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0
Ireland (Éireann)Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 20042004Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
Ireland (Éireann)S.I. No. 358/2020 European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 20202020Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoWCAG 2.1
Israel (יִשְׂרָאֵל)Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, as amended1998Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0
Italy (Italia)Law 9 January 2004, n. 4 "Provisions to support the access of disabled people to IT tools" (Stanca Law)2004Accessibility lawPublic sector, GovernmentNoWCAG 2.0
Italy (Italia)Law 10 August 2018, n. 106 "Reform of the implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public bodies"2004Accessibility lawPublic sector, GovernmentNoWCAG 2 derivative
Japan (日本)Everyone’s Public Website Operational Guidelines (2016)2016-04-20Procurement recommendationPublic sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivative
Latvia (Latvija)Procedure in which institutions post information on the Internet2020Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Lithuania (Lietuva)Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the right to receive information from state and municipal institutions and bodies no. VIII-1524 (Summary version)2000Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Lithuania (Lietuva)Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the right to receive information from state and municipal institutions and bodies no. VIII-1524 Amendment of Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 22 and Appendix Law No. XIII-15902018Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Lithuania (Lietuva)Due to the Government of the Republic of Lithuania in 2003 April 18 resolution no. 480 of the amendment "On the approval of the description of the general requirements for the websites of state and municipal institutions and bodies"2018Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Luxembourg (Luxembourg,Luxemburg,Lëtzebuerg)Loi du 28 mai 2019 relative à l’accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public.2019Accessibility lawPublic sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta)Accessibility of the Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies Regulations2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
Netherlands (Nederland)Procurement Law 20122016Procurement lawGovernmentNoWCAG 2.0
Netherlands (Nederland)Policy in the Netherlands2016Mandatory policyGovernment, Public sectorYesWCAG 2.0
Netherlands (Nederland)Article 429q of the Penal Code2016Non-discrimination lawGovernment, Public sector, Private sectorNoNone
Netherlands (Nederland)Equal Treatment Act Based on Disability or Chronic Illness2003, altered in 2016Non-discrimination lawGovernment, Public sector, Private sectorNoNone
Netherlands (Nederland)Temporary decree on digital accessibility of the government2018Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.1
New ZealandHuman Rights Act 1993, including amendments1993Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
New ZealandOnline Practice Guidelines2013Mandatory policyGovernmentYesWCAG 2.0
Norway (Norge,Noreg)Regulations on universal design of ICT2013Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivative
Norway (Norge,Noreg)WAD addition to regulations on universal design of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions2022Non-discrimination lawGovernment, Public sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2 derivative
Poland (Rzeczpospolita Polska)Act of 4 April 2019 on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
PortugalDecreto-Lei n.º 83/2018 de 19 de outubro - Define os requisitos de acessibilidade dos sítios web e das aplicações móveis de organismos públicos, transpondo a Diretiva (UE) 2016/21022018Accessibility lawYesNone
Republic of Korea (대한민국)Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities2008Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivative
Romania (România)Emergency ordinance no. 112/2018 regarding the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies2018Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoWCAG 2.0 derivate
Russia (Росси́я)ГОСТ Р 52872-2012 Интернет-ресурсы. Требования доступности для инвалидов по зрению2014Voluntary standardYesWCAG 2.0 derivate
Slovenia (Slovenija)Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications Act2018Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoWCAG 2.1
Spain (España)Royal Decree 1112/2018, of September 7, on accessibility of websites and applications for mobile devices in the public sector.2008Accessibility policy law, Non-discrimination law, Accessibility law, Accessibility policyPublic sectorNoNone
Spain (España)Guidance on software accessibility2009Accessibility policy law, Non-discrimination law, Accessibility law, Accessibility policyPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
Spain (España)Web content accessibility requirements.2012Accessibility policyPublic sector, Private sectorYesWCAG 2.0 derivative
Sweden (Sverige)Discrimination Act (2008:567)2008Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
Sweden (Sverige)Act (2018:1937) on accessibility to digital public services2019Accessibility lawGovernment, Public sectorNoNone
Switzerland (Suisse,Schweiz,Svizzera)Federal Law on the Elimination of Inequalities for Persons with Disabilities, as amended2002Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0
Taiwan (中華民國)Web Accessibility Guidelines (110.07)2021Mandatory policyPublic sectorYesWCAG 2.1 derivative
United KingdomEquality Act 20102010Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoWCAG 2.0
United StatesSection 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended1998Procurement law, Accessibility lawGovernmentNoWCAG 2.0
United StatesAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended2009Non-discrimination lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
United StatesNondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities2024Accessibility lawPublic sectorNoWCAG 2.1
United StatesSection 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 19961996Accessibility lawPublic sector, Private sectorNoNone
United StatesAir Carrier Access Act of 19862013Non-discrimination lawPrivate sectorNoWCAG 2.0
United States21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA)2010Accessibility lawPrivate sectorNoNone

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