Global
WCAG 2.2 — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
The international technical standard published by the W3C. WCAG 2.2 is the foundation most regional laws reference for digital accessibility.
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WordPress Accessibility: Laws, Guidelines& Compliance Basics
Building an accessible website is not optional — it is a legal requirement in most regions and essential for usability, SEO, and user trust. Understand every standard that affects your WordPress site and how One Accessibility helps you stay compliant.
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Explore Every Accessibility Law That Affects Your Website
Each card links to a quick-reference row in the comparison table below. Learn what each standard requires, which region it applies to, and the technical basis your site should meet.
EU
EAA — European Accessibility Act (2025)
EU-wide legislation requiring many products and services — including e-commerce websites — to meet accessibility requirements by June 2025.
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EN 301 549 — EU Digital Accessibility Standard
The harmonized European standard that defines functional accessibility requirements for ICT products and services across the EU.
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ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. civil rights law requiring equal access for people with disabilities. Courts increasingly apply ADA Title III to business websites.
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Equality Act 2010 — United Kingdom Accessibility Law
UK legislation protecting people from discrimination. Public sector sites must meet accessibility regulations; private sector sites face growing scrutiny.
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Section 508 — U.S. Government Accessibility Standard
Federal law requiring U.S. government agencies and contractors to make electronic information accessible to people with disabilities.
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BFSG — German Accessibility Strengthening Act
Germany's Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz mandates accessibility for many consumer-facing digital products and services from 2025.
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AODA — Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Ontario law requiring organizations to meet accessibility standards for websites and digital content, with WCAG-based requirements.
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DDA — Disability Discrimination Act
Australian law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities, including barriers to accessing websites and digital services.
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LBI — Lei Brasileira de Inclusão
Brazil's inclusion law establishing accessibility requirements for websites and digital platforms serving the public and private sectors.
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Compare All 10 Standards at a Glance
A side-by-side overview of every regulation, its geographic scope, and the WCAG level your WordPress site should target to stay compliant.
| Standard | Region | Technical Basis |
|---|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2Web Content Accessibility Guidelines | Global | WCAG 2.2 AA |
| EAAEuropean Accessibility Act (2025) | EU | WCAG 2.1 AA |
| EN 301 549EU Digital Accessibility Standard | EU | WCAG 2.1 AA |
| ADAAmericans with Disabilities Act | USA | WCAG 2.1 AA |
| Equality Act 2010United Kingdom Accessibility Law | UK | WCAG 2.1 AA |
| Section 508U.S. Government Accessibility Standard | USA | WCAG 2.1 AA |
| BFSGGerman Accessibility Strengthening Act | Germany | WCAG 2.1 AA / EN 301 549 |
| AODAAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act | Canada | WCAG 2.0 AA |
| DDADisability Discrimination Act | Australia | WCAG 2.0 AA |
| LBILei Brasileira de Inclusão | Brazil | WCAG 2.1 AA |
Free Accessibility Checklist for WordPress
A step-by-step checklist to audit your WordPress site against global accessibility standards — WCAG, ADA, EAA, and more.
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One Accessibility Covers All 10 Regulations
Instead of juggling separate tools for each law, One Accessibility gives your visitors the controls they need — and gives you peace of mind across every region.
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Let visitors adjust font size, spacing, and color contrast to meet their needs.
Keyboard Navigation
Full keyboard operability so users who cannot use a mouse can browse every page.
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Built-in text-to-speech and ARIA-friendly markup for assistive technology users.
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Whether you target the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, or Brazil — One Accessibility helps your WordPress site meet the accessibility standards that matter most.