Global Accessibility Reference
Browse global accessibility standards, legislation, and all WCAG success criteria to design, build, and audit for digital inclusion. See how AccessiSight's scanning engine maps to these standards, or explore enterprise compliance needs.
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026
34 of 55 WCAG success criteria have high-confidence, deterministic checks: a failure they report is reliable enough to act on without further review.
Why do some pages say automated testing finds about 30–40% of accessibility problems, when this page shows a higher number? They measure different things. The 30–40% figure is the commonly cited estimate of how many real problems automated tools find. The figure above counts the criteria our checks test with no caveat. Neither means automated testing replaces a manual audit.
Total automated-detection coverage (including medium- and low-confidence proxy checks that still benefit from manual review): 55 of 55 WCAG success criteria are automatically detected by our scanner. Confidence breakdown: 38 high, 23 medium, 13 low (proxy detection).
Global Accessibility Regulations by Country
WCAG 2.2
InternationalWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2
The international standard for web accessibility. Referenced by virtually all global accessibility laws.
ATAG 2.0
InternationalAuthoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
W3C Recommendation (24 September 2015) for software that produces web content - editors, CMSs, and similar authoring tools. Part A covers making the tool’s own user interface accessible; Part B covers the tool helping authors create accessible output. Relevant to this product’s own FixGenerator/SmartFix features, which function as an authoring tool under ATAG’s definition.
ADA
United StatesAmericans with Disabilities Act
Federal civil rights law. Title II covers state and local governments, and the DOJ's 2024 Title II rule requires WCAG 2.1 AA. Title III covers businesses open to the public; it sets no technical standard, and courts are split on how it applies to websites.
Section 508
United States FederalSection 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Requires all U.S. federal agencies to make electronic and information technology accessible. Procurement standard for federal vendors.
EAA / EN 301 549
European UnionEuropean Accessibility Act
EU directive requiring accessibility for digital products and services. Applies to e-commerce, banking, transport, telecoms. EN 301 549 is the technical standard. ETSI published EN 301 549 V4.1.1 (aligned to WCAG 2.2) in September 2026, but V3.2.1 (WCAG 2.1) stays the harmonised reference until V4.1.1 is cited in the Official Journal.
UK PSBAR
United KingdomPublic Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations
UK law requiring public sector bodies to make their websites and apps accessible and publish an accessibility statement. The regulations point to EN 301 549 (WCAG 2.1 AA); government guidance says to meet WCAG 2.2 AA, which the Government Digital Service monitors against. The Equality Act 2010 covers reasonable adjustments in the private sector.
AODA
Canada (Ontario)Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Ontario provincial law. Penalties up to $100,000/day for corporations. Accessible Canada Act (federal) covers federally regulated organizations.
DDA
AustraliaDisability Discrimination Act
Makes disability discrimination unlawful, including in digital goods and services. The AHRC's 2025 Guidelines on equal access to digital goods and services recommend WCAG 2.2 AA (guidance, not a legal requirement); Australian Government ICT procurement follows AS EN 301 549.
JIS X 8341
JapanJIS X 8341-3 Accessibility Standard
Japanese Industrial Standard for web accessibility, aligned with WCAG 2.0. Strong encouragement for both public and private sectors.
RPwD
IndiaRights of Persons with Disabilities Act
India law mandating digital accessibility. Government Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) 3.0 align with WCAG 2.1 AA and add India-specific mandatory items (bilingual Hindi/English access, a "Screen Reader Access" link, an HTML sitemap, a text-resize widget, an accessibility statement, a Help link, and content-owner/last-updated footer info). Since 10 May 2023 (G.S.R. 359(E)), the RPwD Rules require websites, apps and ICT-based products and services to comply with IS 17802 Parts 1 and 2, which adopt EN 301 549 and so WCAG 2.1 AA. In Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (8 November 2024) the Supreme Court also directed the government to make its accessibility rules mandatory.
ARIA 1.2
InternationalAccessible Rich Internet Applications 1.2
Technical specification defining ARIA roles, states, and properties. Used alongside HTML5 to make dynamic web applications accessible.
BITV 2.0
GermanyBarrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung 2.0
German federal ordinance (2011, amended 2019 to implement the EU Web Accessibility Directive). Points to EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA and, with § 12b BGG, requires an accessibility statement and feedback mechanism.
RGAA 4.1
FranceRéférentiel Général d'Amélioration de l'Accessibilité 4.1
French accessibility standard (RGAA 4.1.2) for public-sector websites and large companies (turnover of €250 million or more). Extends WCAG 2.1 AA with a test methodology. Fines of up to €50,000 per non-compliant service and €25,000 for a missing accessibility statement or multi-year plan (Law 2005-102, art. 47-1).
ACA
Canada (Federal)Accessible Canada Act (ACA)
Federal Canadian law (Bill C-81) requiring federally regulated organizations to identify and remove accessibility barriers, publish accessibility plans and run a feedback process. The ICT benchmark is CAN/ASC-EN 301 549:2024 (WCAG 2.1 AA). The Treasury Board Standard on Web Accessibility (WCAG 2.0 AA) was rescinded on 2026-03-02. Regulations registered in December 2025 (SOR/2025-255) require web pages to conform to that standard within 24 months for the federal public sector and 36 months for private-sector organizations with 100 or more employees.
NZWAS 1.2
New ZealandNew Zealand Web Accessibility Standard 1.2
New Zealand government standard requiring public service agency websites and apps to meet WCAG 2.2 AA (version 1.2, in force since March 2025). Accompanied by the Web Usability Standard 1.4.
Stanca Act
ItalyStanca Act / AgID Web Accessibility Guidelines
Italian law 4/2004 (Stanca Act) on digital accessibility for public administrations, extended in 2020 to private companies with turnover over €500 million. AgID guidelines align with EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA; AgID can fine those companies up to 5% of turnover. Private services covered by the European Accessibility Act (D.Lgs. 82/2022) follow AgID’s EAA guidelines adopted in March 2026 (Determinazione 38/2026), also based on EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1.
KWCAG 2.2
South KoreaKorean Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2
Korean national standard (KWCAG 2.2, KS X OT0003, revised 28 December 2022) based on WCAG 2.1, with 33 checkpoints drawn from its must-meet criteria. Required for state bodies under the Digital Inclusion Act (Art. 19, in force 22 January 2026) and applied in phases to other providers under the Act on the Prohibition of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Art. 21).
eMAG 3.1
BrazilModelo de Acessibilidade em Governo Eletrônico 3.1
Brazilian government e-accessibility model based on WCAG 2.0. Mandatory for all Brazilian federal government websites. Law 13.146/2015 (LBI) and Decree 5.296/2004 mandate digital accessibility.
IS 5568
IsraelIsraeli Standard 5568 Web Accessibility
The Regulations require conformance with IS 5568 (as amended from time to time) at level AA. The current IS 5568 Part 1 (September 2023, replacing the May 2021 edition) is identical to WCAG 2.0 with national changes: success criteria 1.2.4 and 1.2.5 are raised to AAA, 2.4.10 Section Headings is required at AA, and 3.1.2 Language of Parts does not apply. The report filter and the Israel VPAT apply these changes. VAT-exempt dealers and businesses with average annual turnover of NIS 100,000 or less are exempt.
UAE DAP
United Arab EmiratesUAE Digital Accessibility Policy
National Digital Accessibility Policy (issued March 2024, announced by TDRA in May 2024) requiring federal government digital services to conform to WCAG 2.1 AA. It applies to federal government entities and to contractors, service providers and private companies that carry out digital transactions with them; local government and other private-sector bodies are asked to make best efforts.
GB/T 37668
ChinaInformation Technology - Guideline for Accessibility - Web Content
Chinese recommended national standard for web and mobile-app accessibility, referencing WCAG 2.0 and 2.1. Recommended rather than mandatory nationwide, but referenced by government-portal accessibility initiatives and increasingly cited in procurement. SAMR concluded in 2025 that the standard should be revised; the revision has not been published yet.
IMDA WCAG
SingaporeSingapore Digital Service Standards (accessibility)
GovTech’s Digital Service Standards include WCAG Levels A and AA for Singapore government digital services, and the government has committed that all high-traffic government websites will conform to WCAG 2.1 AA by 2030. Private-sector adoption is encouraged but not mandated.
RD 1112/2018
SpainReal Decreto 1112/2018 (Web Accessibility Royal Decree)
Spanish royal decree requiring public-sector websites and apps to meet EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA, with a mandatory published accessibility statement and complaint mechanism. Private-sector products and services fall under Ley 11/2023, Spain’s transposition of the European Accessibility Act.
Tijdelijk Besluit
NetherlandsTijdelijk Besluit Digitale Toegankelijkheid Overheid
Dutch decree requiring government websites and apps to meet EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA and publish an accessibility statement in the national register (toegankelijkheidsverklaring.nl).
eCH-0059
SwitzerlandeCH-0059 E-Government Accessibility Standard
Swiss accessibility standard (eCH-0059 v3, WCAG 2.1 AA) used by the federal administration under the Federal Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against People with Disabilities (BehiG/LHand).
NDAP
Saudi ArabiaDGA Guideline for Web Accessibility of Digital Channels Content
Digital Government Authority guideline for government entities and for private-sector bodies that build or run government digital services. The current version (V2.0, May 2024) covers WCAG 2.2 and marks Level AA as recommended; the 2022 version it replaced made WCAG 2.1 Level AA the minimum. Both are guidelines rather than regulations. This profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
HHS Section 504
United StatesHHS Section 504 Rule (45 CFR Part 84)
May 2024 rule under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requiring recipients of HHS funding to make websites, mobile apps and kiosks conform to WCAG 2.1 AA. An interim final rule of 7 May 2026 moved the compliance dates back by one year.
ABNT NBR 17225
BrazilABNT NBR 17225:2025 - Acessibilidade em conteúdo e aplicações web
Brazil’s national standard for accessible web content and applications, built on WCAG 2.2. eMAG 3.1 remains the model for federal-government sites.
BFSG
GermanyBarrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG)
German law transposing the European Accessibility Act for the private sector: e-commerce, banking and payment services, telecoms, e-books and passenger transport services must be accessible. BITV 2.0 covers the federal public sector instead.
S.I. 358/2020 + 636/2023
IrelandIreland Web Accessibility Regulations and EAA Regulations
S.I. No. 358/2020 transposes the EU Web Accessibility Directive for Irish public-sector bodies (WCAG 2.1 AA and an accessibility statement). Private-sector products and services are covered by S.I. No. 636/2023, Ireland’s transposition of the European Accessibility Act.
Ustawa o dostępności cyfrowej (Digital Accessibility Act)
Polish law requiring public entities’ websites and mobile apps to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and publish an accessibility declaration. Private-sector products and services fall under the Act of 26 April 2024 (Dz.U. 2024 poz. 731), Poland’s transposition of the European Accessibility Act, applying from 28 June 2025.
Taiwan Web Accessibility Guidelines
Taiwan’s web accessibility guidelines (2021 edition, based on WCAG 2.1), administered by the Ministry of Digital Affairs. The law’s minimum is Level A plus the accessibility mark; the app checks the stricter Level AA by default.
Res. 1519/2020
ColombiaResolución 1519 de 2020 (MinTIC), Anexo 1
Colombian resolution setting accessibility, transparency and open-data standards for the websites of public bodies and other obligated subjects under Law 1712 of 2014; Annex 1 requires WCAG 2.1 AA since 1 January 2022.
ACAA 14 CFR 382.43
United StatesAir Carrier Access Act web accessibility rule (14 CFR 382.43)
DOT rule requiring U.S. and foreign airlines’ primary websites that market air transportation within, to or from the United States to conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA, test with people with disabilities, and make web-only fares available to passengers who cannot use an inaccessible site.
NY STL §103-d
United States (New York)New York State Technology Law §103-d and ITS policy NYS-P08-005
New York law and ITS policy requiring state entities’ websites, including those run for them by third parties, to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA or a successor version, with an accessibility contact page, manual testing before launch and every two years, and an inventory of ICT and its compliance status.
WA USER-01
United States (Washington)Washington State Digital Accessibility Policy and Standard (USER-01 / USER-01-01-S)
WaTech standard under RCW 43.105.054 requiring state agencies’ digital content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, rising to WCAG 2.2 AA from 1 July 2026, with an accessibility coordinator, an IT accessibility plan, annual training and accessibility terms in procurement.
IITAA 2.1
United States (Illinois)Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA 2.1 Standards)
Illinois standards requiring state entities’ websites and IT to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA for anything developed, procured or substantially changed after 24 June 2024.
CO HB21-1110
United States (Colorado)Colorado HB21-1110 and OIT accessibility rules (8 CCR 1501-11)
Colorado law and OIT rules requiring state and local government technology, public-facing and internal, to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
CA Gov. Code §11546.7
United States (California)California Government Code §11546.7 (AB 434)
California law requiring state agencies and entities to make websites conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA or a subsequent version and to Section 508, with a signed certification posted on the homepage every two years. CDT guidance points agencies to WCAG 2.1 and, after 1 July 2025, WCAG 2.2 - pick a later version in the profile to match it.
SGQRI 008 3.0
Canada (Quebec)Standard sur l’accessibilité des sites Web (SGQRI 008 3.0)
Quebec government standard for public bodies subject to the Loi sur la gouvernance et la gestion des ressources informationnelles: WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA except 1.2.4 and 1.2.5, plus three WCAG 2.1 Level AAA criteria (2.3.2, 3.1.4, 2.5.6) and seven WCAG 2.2 criteria (3.2.6, 3.3.7, 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.5.8, 3.3.8, 2.4.13), and an “Accessibilité” page describing the measures taken. 1.2.6 (Québec sign language) applies to some prerecorded audio. This profile follows that list; the scanner has no automated check for 2.5.6 or 1.2.6.
Manitoba AICS
Canada (Manitoba)Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation (Accessibility for Manitobans Act)
Manitoba regulation under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA for new web content, plus notice that accessible formats are available, a feedback process and staff training.
Ley 26.653
ArgentinaLey 26.653 de Accesibilidad de la Información en las Páginas Web (Disposición ONTI 6/2019)
Argentine law requiring the national state’s three branches, state enterprises and private concessionaires of public services to make their websites accessible; the technical rules adopt WCAG 2.0 Level AA with a phased minimum number of criteria.
Decreto 406/022
UruguayDecreto 406/022 de accesibilidad digital (Ley 19.924, art. 88)
Uruguayan decree requiring state bodies, departmental governments and non-state public entities to meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA plus seven Level AAA criteria (1.4.6, 1.4.8, 2.2.6, 2.4.8, 2.4.10, 2.5.5, 3.2.5). This profile reports WCAG 2.1 AA and those seven; the scanner has no automated check for 2.2.6 or 2.4.8, so review them by hand.
WZG
AustriaWeb-Zugänglichkeits-Gesetz (WZG), BGBl. I Nr. 59/2019
Austrian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive for federal public bodies, with an accessibility statement and feedback mechanism. Products and services covered by the European Accessibility Act fall under the Barrierefreiheitsgesetz (BaFG, BGBl. I Nr. 76/2023), applying from 28 June 2025.
BE Law 19-07-2018
BelgiumLoi du 19 juillet 2018 relative à l’accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public
Belgian federal transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive, with an accessibility statement and feedback mechanism. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by federal and regional acts, including the Law of 5 November 2023.
BG e-Governance Act
BulgariaElectronic Governance Act (Закон за електронното управление), 2019 accessibility amendments
Bulgarian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive through the Electronic Governance Act. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the 2024 Act on accessibility requirements for products and services.
HR NN 17/2019
CroatiaZakon o pristupačnosti mrežnih stranica i programskih rješenja za pokretne uređaje tijela javnog sektora (NN 17/2019)
Croatian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the Zakon o zahtjevima za pristupačnost proizvoda i usluga (NN 89/2025).
CY Law 50(I)/2019
CyprusAccessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies Law of 2019 (50(I)/2019)
Cypriot transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the Accessibility of Products and Services Law of 2024 (57(I)/2024).
CZ 99/2019 Sb.
CzechiaZákon č. 99/2019 Sb. o přístupnosti internetových stránek a mobilních aplikací
Czech transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Zákon č. 424/2023 Sb. o požadavcích na přístupnost některých výrobků a služeb.
DK Web Accessibility Act
DenmarkLov om tilgængelighed af offentlige organers websteder og mobilapplikationer (lov nr. 692 af 8. juni 2018)
Danish transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive, with an accessibility statement. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Lov nr. 801 af 7. juni 2022 om tilgængelighedskrav for produkter og tjenester.
EE Public Information Act
EstoniaAvaliku teabe seadus (Public Information Act) and the 2019 regulation on website and mobile app accessibility requirements
Estonian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive through amendments to the Public Information Act. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the Toodete ja teenuste ligipääsetavuse seadus (2022).
FI 306/2019
FinlandLaki digitaalisten palvelujen tarjoamisesta (306/2019)
Finnish Act on the Provision of Digital Services, transposing the EU Web Accessibility Directive; it also carries the European Accessibility Act requirements for services (chapter 3a). Traficom supervises it.
GR Law 4591/2019
GreeceLaw 4591/2019 (FEK A 19/12.2.2019)
Greek transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Law 4994/2022.
HU Act LXXV/2018
Hungary2018. évi LXXV. törvény (public-sector websites and mobile apps)
Hungarian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive; monitoring rules are in Government Decree 162/2019. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by 2022. évi XVII. törvény.
LV Reg. 445
LatviaCabinet Regulation No. 445 (14 July 2020) on publishing information on the internet by institutions
Latvian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the Preču un pakalpojumu piekļūstamības likums (2023).
LU Law 28-05-2019
LuxembourgLoi du 28 mai 2019 relative à l’accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public
Luxembourg transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the Loi du 8 mars 2023.
MT S.L. 418.03
MaltaAccessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies Regulations (S.L. 418.03)
Maltese transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive (Legal Notice 89 of 2019). The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations, S.L. 627.03.
PT DL 83/2018
PortugalDecreto-Lei n.º 83/2018, de 19 de outubro
Portuguese transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive, with a mandatory accessibility statement. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Decreto-Lei n.º 82/2022.
RO OUG 112/2018
RomaniaOrdonanța de urgență nr. 112/2018 privind accesibilitatea site-urilor web și a aplicațiilor mobile ale organismelor din sectorul public
Romanian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Legea nr. 232/2022.
SK 95/2019 Z. z.
SlovakiaZákon 95/2019 Z. z. o informačných technológiách vo verejnej správe (with Vyhláška 78/2020 Z. z.)
Slovak transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive; the technical rules are in Decree 78/2020 Z. z. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Zákon 351/2022 Z. z.
ZDSMA
SloveniaZakon o dostopnosti spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij (ZDSMA), Uradni list RS 30/2018
Slovenian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by the ZDPSI (Uradni list RS 14/2023).
SE 2018:1937
SwedenLag (2018:1937) om tillgänglighet till digital offentlig service
Swedish transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Lag (2023:254) om vissa produkters och tjänsters tillgänglighet.
IS Act 20/2026
IcelandLög um aðgengi að vefsetrum og smáforritum opinberra aðila, nr. 20/2026
Icelandic act of 18 March 2026 bringing the EU Web Accessibility Directive into Icelandic law for public bodies’ websites and apps, with an accessibility statement and feedback mechanism.
LI BGlG
LiechtensteinBehindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGlG), web accessibility amendments in force 1 April 2024
Liechtenstein’s transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive (EEA) through the Disability Equality Act, for public bodies’ websites and apps.
Forskrift om universell utforming av informasjons- og kommunikasjonsteknologiske (IKT)-løsninger
Norwegian regulation under the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. It applies to public AND private organisations: private businesses must meet WCAG 2.0 AA (35 criteria), public bodies WCAG 2.1 AA (48 criteria) plus an accessibility statement. Uutilsynet supervises and can impose daily fines. The European Accessibility Act has not yet been transposed in Norway. Choose WCAG 2.0 in the profile for a private-sector client.
TR Circular 2025/10
TürkiyePresidential Circular 2025/10 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications
Turkish presidential circular requiring public bodies, universities, municipalities, banks, private hospitals, private schools, transport providers, travel agencies, telecom/internet providers and e-commerce providers to make websites and apps accessible, based on WCAG 2.2 and the Ministry’s Level A checklist. Organisations that miss the deadline are named publicly.
HK Gov Web Guidelines
Hong KongGuidelines on Dissemination of Information through Government Websites
Hong Kong SAR government guidelines requiring bureaux and departments’ websites to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA or above; new or revamped sites shall adopt WCAG 2.2 Level AA, and AAA is encouraged.
PH DICT MC 2017-004
PhilippinesDICT Memorandum Circular 2017-004 (Philippine Web Accessibility Policy)
Philippine policy adopting WCAG 2.0 (ISO/IEC 40500:2012) for all government websites, including local government units, state universities and government-owned corporations. The text names WCAG 2.0 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
TH DGA Website Standard 3.0
ThailandGovernment Website Standard v3.0 (DGA)
Thai government website standard that recommends WCAG 2.1 Level AA (and points to TWCAG 2022) for government websites; it does not make a specific level mandatory.
LK ICTA Guidelines 4.0
Sri LankaGuidelines for Developing Sri Lanka Government Websites 4.0 (2022)
Sri Lankan government website guidelines requiring developers to adhere to WCAG 2.1 and to publish content in Sinhala, Tamil and English. The text names WCAG 2.1 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
BD Inclusive Accessibility Guideline
BangladeshDigital Service and Web Designing Guideline for Inclusive Accessibility 2022
Bangladeshi government guideline for public digital services based on WCAG 2.1. The text names WCAG 2.1 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
e-Accessibility Policy (ITA.5.1)
Omani policy stating that government websites and e-services shall comply with WCAG 2.0. MTCIT’s Digital Accessibility Guideline (first edition December 2024) recommends WCAG Level AA and lists WCAG 2.1 - pick WCAG 2.1 in the profile to follow it. The text names WCAG 2.0 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
Jordan Government Websites Guidelines 2022 (v2.0)
Jordanian government website guidelines whose accessibility section is based on WCAG 2.1, with mandatory Arabic/English content (Arabic by default). The text names WCAG 2.1 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
ZA GCIS Website Guidelines
South AfricaGCIS Website Guidelines: Website accessibility
South African government website guidelines saying national departments should conform to at least WCAG 2.2 Level A. This is guidance, not a statute.
MN MNIT Standard
United States (Minnesota)Minnesota IT Accessibility Standard (Minn. Stat. 16E.03 subd. 9)
Minnesota’s state IT accessibility standard, updated effective 1 July 2024 to incorporate WCAG 2.1 Level AA for executive-branch agencies.
TX 1 TAC 213
United States (Texas)Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 213 (Electronic and Information Resources)
Texas DIR rules for state agencies and institutions of higher education. The June 2026 amendments tie the web standard to the DOJ ADA Title II rule (WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher) and tell agencies to meet whichever standard is higher.
MD DoIT Policy
United States (Maryland)Maryland Digital Accessibility Policy (DoIT) and COMAR 14.33.02
Maryland policy requiring state agencies’ websites and digital content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA by 26 April 2027, alongside the nonvisual-access procurement rules in COMAR 14.33.02.
Acuerdo por el que se emiten las Disposiciones generales de accesibilidad Web (DOF 3 Dec 2015)
Mexican federal rules requiring the federal public administration and state productive enterprises to follow the most up-to-date W3C WCAG at Level AA as a minimum. The profile uses WCAG 2.2, the current version.
Resolución de Secretaría de Gobierno y Transformación Digital N° 001-2025-PCM/SGTD
Peruvian guideline making WCAG 2.2 (and later versions) mandatory as the minimum standard for public administration entities. The text names WCAG 2.2 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
CR Directriz 036
Costa RicaDirectriz 036-MTSS-MICITT and MICITT guidelines (MICITT-DGDCFD-PR-001-2024)
Costa Rican directive for central public administration websites; the MICITT guidelines require the accessibility criteria of WCAG 2.2 and later versions. The text names WCAG 2.2 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
RTE INEN 288
EcuadorReglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano RTE INEN 288 (Accesibilidad para el contenido web)
Ecuadorian technical regulation requiring public-sector websites, and private websites that provide public services, to fully meet Level AA of NTE INEN-ISO/IEC 40500 (WCAG 2.0).
UA Resolution 757
UkraineCabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 757 of 21 July 2023 (DSTU EN 301 549:2022)
Ukrainian resolution requiring ministries, central executive bodies and regional administrations to meet DSTU EN 301 549:2022 (identical to EN 301 549 V3.2.1, which incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA) for their information systems, websites and electronic documents.
LT Res. 1261/2018
LithuaniaGovernment Resolution No. 1261 of 14 December 2018 (amending Resolution No. 480)
Lithuanian transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive for public-sector websites and apps. The European Accessibility Act is transposed by Law No. XIV-1633.
VIC Accessible Communications
Australia (Victoria)Victorian Government Accessible Communications Policy - standards for accessible content
Mandatory standard for all Victorian Public Service staff and special bodies, and for suppliers who build digital content for them: digital content and websites must meet the current WCAG version at Level AA, which is WCAG 2.2 since January 2025.
NSW Design Standards
Australia (New South Wales)NSW Government Design Standards (Digital Service Toolkit)
NSW Government design standard for government digital services: comply with WCAG 2.2 at Level AA, and AAA where achievable. Digital NSW’s accessibility toolkit describes WCAG 2.2 AA as strongly recommended; no separate legal mandate or deadline was found.
QLD Digital Service Standard
Australia (Queensland)Queensland Government Digital Service Standard - Make digital services accessible (QGEA)
Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture standard requiring agencies’ digital services to meet the latest version of WCAG at Levels A and AA. The policy names "the latest" WCAG version rather than a number; this profile uses WCAG 2.2, the latest version today.
WA Accessibility Standard
Australia (Western Australia)Western Australian Accessibility and Inclusivity Standard (Digital Services Policy Framework)
Mandatory standard of the WA Digital Services Policy Framework for all agencies, statutory authorities and government trading enterprises, covering websites, intranets, extranets and web apps: all digital content must adopt the latest WCAG at Level AA. The policy names "the latest" WCAG version rather than a number; this profile uses WCAG 2.2, the latest version today.
SA Online Accessibility Policy
Australia (South Australia)South Australian Government Online Accessibility Policy
Mandatory across-government policy: all new or significantly upgraded SA Government online applications (websites, intranets, apps, online documents, including those supplied by external parties) must conform at a minimum to WCAG 2.0 Level AA (or WCAG 2.1 Level AA). The profile uses the 2.0 AA minimum; choose WCAG 2.1 if the client targets it.
ACT Web Accessibility Policy
Australia (ACT)ACT Government Web Accessibility Policy (July 2025)
ACT Government policy for websites, intranets, extranets and social media, including PDFs and forms: new or redeveloped sites must conform at a minimum to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and legacy content must meet it or be removed. WCAG 2.2 AA is encouraged as best practice but not mandatory.
TAS Communications Policy
Australia (Tasmania)Tasmanian Government Corporate Brand Identity and Communications Policy (First Edition, September 2024)
Mandatory Tasmanian Government policy requiring government websites to meet WCAG Level AA. The policy names no WCAG version; this profile uses WCAG 2.2, the current version, as the benchmark.
Qatar National e-Accessibility Policy (2011) and MCIT Government Website and e-Services Framework (F001)
Qatar’s national e-accessibility policy makes WCAG 2.0 Level AA the reference standard; public-sector websites providing public information and services must meet it (new sites from 2013, existing sites from 2015), and MCIT’s F001 framework makes it mandatory for all .gov.qa sites. The private sector is encouraged to follow it.
NITDA NSDG 2026
NigeriaNITDA National Software Development Guideline (April 2026) and Standards and Guidelines for Government Websites
NITDA guideline for all software developed or modified for Nigerian government institutions (applications, systems and platforms), requiring WCAG 2.1 compliance as part of IT Project Clearance. NITDA’s government website guidelines separately tell institutions to adopt WCAG without naming a version. The text names WCAG 2.1 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
VN Circular 26/2020
VietnamCircular 26/2020/TT-BTTTT on information technology application standards for state agencies
Vietnamese circular (in force 1 January 2021) that makes WCAG 1.0 mandatory for the websites, portals and public-service portals of state agencies and press agencies, and recommends WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1. The scanner does not test WCAG 1.0; this profile uses WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the version the circular recommends.
UK Equality Act 2010
United KingdomEquality Act 2010, ss.20 and 29 (reasonable adjustments by service providers)
UK law requiring businesses and other service providers (and bodies exercising public functions) to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, including providing information in an accessible format; the duty is anticipatory. The EHRC’s code of practice treats inaccessible websites and apps as covered. Public-sector websites are covered separately by the 2018 Accessibility Regulations (WCAG 2.2 AA). The law requires accessibility but names no WCAG version or level; this profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the current version, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
KE PWD Act 2025
KenyaPersons with Disabilities Act, 2025 (Act No. 4 of 2025), ss.26-27
Kenyan law requiring public and private institutions to provide information for the public, including through the internet, in accessible formats and technologies, and financial services (including online services and mobile money) to be accessible (s.27). Non-compliance can lead to licence suspension. Minimum accessibility standards are still to be set under s.30(3). The law requires accessibility but names no WCAG version or level; this profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the current version, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
CL Decreto 1/2015
ChileDecreto 1/2015 SEGPRES (Norma técnica para sitios web del Estado), Art. 5, with Ley 20.422
Chilean technical rule for the websites of State Administration bodies, requiring them to apply international accessibility guidelines, including the standards defined by the W3C, under the disability-inclusion law (Ley 20.422). The law requires accessibility but names no WCAG version or level; this profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the current version, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
MY Pekeliling 1/2025
MalaysiaPekeliling Pendigitalan Perkhidmatan Awam Bil. 1 Tahun 2025 - Pengurusan Portal/Laman Web Agensi Sektor Awam
Malaysian circular for public-sector agency portals and websites, in force from August 2025: portals must include W3C accessibility features for people with disabilities and are encouraged to follow the latest WCAG, without naming a version. The law requires accessibility but names no WCAG version or level; this profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the current version, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
RS Uredba 104/2018
SerbiaLaw on Electronic Government (Art. 28) and Decree on the requirements for public bodies’ websites (Sl. glasnik RS 104/2018)
Serbian rules requiring public bodies’ websites to be accessible to persons with disabilities: the Decree lists 14 required features (keyboard navigation, text alternatives, text resizing, captions or transcripts, high contrast, accessible forms and CAPTCHA, an accessibility page) without naming WCAG. The law requires accessibility but names no WCAG version or level; this profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the current version, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
VA Code 2.2-3500
United States (Virginia)Virginia Information Technology Access Act (Code of Va. 2.2-3500 to 3504) and VITA EA-225 Web Systems
Virginia law for state agencies, public school divisions, public higher education and political subdivisions: ICT must conform to the accessibility requirements of 28 C.F.R. 35.200 (the ADA Title II rule, WCAG 2.1 AA) and the Section 508 / 255 standards. VITA’s EA-225 web standard is derived from WCAG 2 Level AA.
GA GTA SM-19-002
United States (Georgia)Georgia Technology Authority Digital Accessibility Standard (SM-19-002)
Georgia standard for websites, web and mobile apps and online documents managed by state entities: WCAG 2.1 Level AA, with an audit at least every 36 months, an accessibility statement on every site and accessibility terms in contracts.
NC NCDIT Standard
United States (North Carolina)State of North Carolina Digital Accessibility and Usability Standard (v1.1, January 2025)
North Carolina standard for all state agency public-facing websites and digital services, including those run by contractors: WCAG 2.1 Level AA, in line with ADA Title II.
MA EOTSS Policy
United States (Massachusetts)Massachusetts EOTSS Enterprise Digital Accessibility Policy (August 2025)
Massachusetts Executive Department policy (M.G.L. c. 7D s.3, Executive Order 614) requiring WCAG 2.1 or later at Levels A and AA for websites, web and desktop software, mobile apps, AI products, documents, social media and multimedia, with ATAG 2.0 for authoring tools. It prohibits accessibility overlays.
CT OPM Policy v5.0
United States (Connecticut)State of Connecticut Accessibility & Inclusivity Policy for Websites and Digital Assets (v5.0, July 2025)
Connecticut policy for state agencies, effective 14 July 2025, replacing the 2019 Universal Website Accessibility Policy: new digital content must be built to at least WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
KS ITEC 1210-P
United States (Kansas)Kansas ITEC Policy 1210-P Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (Rev. 4)
Kansas policy (K.S.A. 75-7203) for all executive-branch agencies, effective 24 April 2025: ICT must conform to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA, the Revised Section 508 Standards and the ADA Title II rule. The legislative and judicial branches are encouraged to follow it.
MO ICT Standard 3.0
United States (Missouri)Missouri State ICT Accessibility Standard 3.0 (RSMo 161.935)
Missouri state ICT standard under RSMo 161.935 for state departments and agencies. The current version moved from WCAG 2.1 to WCAG 2.2 Levels A and AA, effective 5 October 2025 with a six-month compliance deadline of 6 April 2026.
PA ITP-ACC001
United States (Pennsylvania)Pennsylvania Digital Accessibility Policy (ITP-ACC001, November 2025)
Pennsylvania policy for agencies under the Governor and entities on the Commonwealth Network, effective 12 November 2025: digital content and services must meet at least WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA and the Revised Section 508 Standards; the current WCAG version is encouraged.
OH DAS IT-09
United States (Ohio)Ohio DAS Policy IT-09 Digital Accessibility (January 2025)
Ohio policy for state agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor, effective 10 January 2025: web content and mobile applications must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and contracted and third-party solutions must comply too.
MI DTMB 1360.00.11
United States (Michigan)Michigan Administrative Guide 1650.02 and DTMB Technical Standard 1360.00.11 (SOM Digital Standards)
Michigan rules for executive-branch departments and agencies: digital content must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA, incorporated in the State of Michigan Digital Standards, under ADA Title II.
FL Stat. 282.603
United States (Florida)Florida Statutes s. 282.603 (accessible electronic information technology)
Florida law requiring each state agency to develop, procure, maintain and use accessible technology that conforms to Section 508. The law requires Section 508 conformance; the Revised Section 508 Standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, which this profile checks.
AZ A.R.S. 18-132
United States (Arizona)Arizona Revised Statutes 18-132 and ASET Policy P1300 Website Accessibility
Arizona law and policy for state budget units and their vendors: websites and technology must substantially comply with Section 508; WCAG may be used. The law requires Section 508 conformance; the Revised Section 508 Standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, which this profile checks.
KY KRS 61.980
United States (Kentucky)Kentucky Accessible Information Technology Act (KRS 61.980 to 61.988)
Kentucky law requiring information technology of the state and state-assisted organizations to be accessible, defined by reference to standards such as Section 508 and Section 255. The law requires Section 508 conformance; the Revised Section 508 Standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, which this profile checks.
AK ICT Accessibility Policy
United States (Alaska)Alaska Department of Administration Policy: Accessibility of Information and Communication Technology (2022)
Alaska executive-branch policy (AS 18.80.255, AS 39.28.055) requiring agencies to use the latest version of WCAG at Levels A and AA, together with Section 508, for information and communication technology. The policy names "the latest" WCAG version rather than a number; this profile uses WCAG 2.2, the latest version today.
DE DTI AC-DIG-001
United States (Delaware)Delaware DTI Enterprise Policy AC-DIG-001: Digital Accessibility Policy
Delaware DTI enterprise policy (29 Del. C. §9004C) committing executive-branch websites and mobile applications to comply with WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA.
DC OCTO Web Standards
United States (District of Columbia)District Government Web Style and Standards (OCTO)
District of Columbia government web standard requiring all District government sites to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
HI EIT Access Standards
United States (Hawaii)Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Disability Access Standards (Act 172, SLH 2022)
Hawaii standards under Act 172 (2022) for all state entities, including the legislature, the judiciary, public schools and the University of Hawaii: electronic information technology shall conform to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA and Section 508, or a later version adopted by the US Access Board or DOJ.
ID ITA S5120
United States (Idaho)Idaho ITA Enterprise Standard S5120: Web Publishing
Idaho standard (Idaho Code §67-833) for public-facing state websites and web applications: WCAG 2.1 Level AA, plus the AAA criterion 3.2.5 Change on Request. This profile reports both.
IA Website Accessibility Standard
United States (Iowa)State of Iowa Website Accessibility Standard (2012)
Iowa standard (enforced under IAC 11-25.9) adopting WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA for state agencies, boards, commissions and state contractors; stated as requirements, not recommendations.
LA PPM No. 74
United States (Louisiana)Louisiana Division of Administration PPM No. 74: Web Accessibility Compliance (LAC 4:V, Ch. 61)
Louisiana policy (R.S. 39:8) for all executive-branch boards, commissions, departments and agencies: adopt the most recently published WCAG, currently WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
ME OIT Policy v3.1
United States (Maine)Maine OIT Digital Accessibility and Usability Policy (v3.1, May 2026)
Maine policy for state agencies and their vendors: public-facing digital content, and listed kinds of internal content, must meet WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA and the revised Section 508 Standards.
NV CIO Guideline 101
United States (Nevada)Nevada State CIO Guideline 101: ADA Technology Accessibility Guidelines (rev 2.1, 2019)
Nevada guideline for all state entities and their vendors, effective 22 July 2019, mandating Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA.
OK OMES ICT Standard
United States (Oklahoma)Oklahoma OMES Accessibility of Information and Communication Technology Standard (2025)
Oklahoma standard (62 O.S. §34.28; OAC 260:15) for state agencies, including higher education: ICT must conform at a minimum to WCAG 2.1 AA, or the most current standard the DOJ requires.
NL Accessible Communications Policy
Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador)Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Accessible Communications Policy
Newfoundland and Labrador government policy for provincial websites and e-services: a minimum of WCAG 2.0 Level AA (ISO/IEC 40500:2012).
SK Accessibility Standard
Canada (Saskatchewan)Government of Saskatchewan Accessibility Standard (Digital Public Services Policy)
Saskatchewan government standard (reviewed January 2026) requiring the government’s public-facing applications and digital services to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA or higher.
YT Digital Service Standard 9
Canada (Yukon)Government of Yukon content and design guide: Accessibility (Digital Service Standard 9)
Government of Yukon standard: its accessibility standard is WCAG 2.2 AA, and any new digital service or website must show it meets it before it launches.
NORTIC A2:2023
Dominican RepublicNORTIC A2:2023 - Norma para la creación y administración de portales web del Gobierno Dominicano
Dominican government standard for web portals of executive-branch bodies, embassies, consulates and municipalities; its accessibility rules are based on WCAG 2.2. The text names WCAG 2.2 without a conformance level; this profile uses Level AA as the benchmark - change it if the client targets another level.
UT R895-14
United States (Utah)Utah Admin. Code R895-14: Access to Information Technology for Users with Disabilities
Utah administrative rule for executive-branch agencies under the state CIO: agency websites, procured hardware and software, and employee information systems created after 1 June 2015 must conform at minimum to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and vendors building them must comply too. Systems deployed before that date need reasonable efforts or an alternative means of access.
MK Law 193/2025
North MacedoniaLaw on Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Institutions (Official Gazette No. 193/2025)
North Macedonian law requiring public-sector websites and mobile apps to be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust, with an accessibility statement, monitoring by the Ministry of Digital Transformation and fines for the responsible person. The law transposes the EU Web Accessibility Directive (2016/2102) but names no WCAG version or level; the technical conditions are left to a minister’s bylaw, not published on 1 October 2026. This profile uses WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the level of EN 301 549 V3.2.1 that the directive relies on, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
ME Pravilnik 105/2020
MontenegroLaw on Electronic Administration (Art. 15) and Rulebook on accessibility standards (Sl. list CG 105/2020)
Montenegrin rules requiring public bodies’ e-government services and websites to be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust: the Rulebook lists minimum features (visible keyboard navigation with Tab, text alternatives, downloadable documents in several readable formats, proportional text and page zoom) without naming WCAG. The law requires accessibility but names no WCAG version or level; this profile uses WCAG 2.2 Level AA, the current version, as a benchmark. Meeting it is strong evidence of accessibility but is not, by itself, legal compliance.
NE NITC 2-101
United States (Nebraska)Nebraska Information Technology Commission Technical Standards and Guidelines 2-101: Accessibility policy
Nebraska policy for state agencies: information and communication technology they procure, develop, maintain or use must conform to the Revised Section 508 Standards (with Nebraska changes for existing ICT, public-safety systems and contracts), and their web content and mobile apps must meet the federal ADA Title II web rule (28 CFR Part 35 Subpart H), which requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
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