AccessibilityChecker.org’s web accessibility tool is built to scan websites in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as well as several major global legislations.
WCAG provides a global standard for web accessibility, outlining how to make digital content more accessible to people with disabilities. It’s these guidelines that all global web accessibility legislations are based on. WCAG is organized around four principles: content must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
The ADA is a U.S. civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including online spaces. Under Title III, businesses are required to ensure their websites and digital services are accessible.
Section 508 is a U.S. federal law that requires government agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. It aligns with WCAG standards and also influences accessibility requirements for contractors working with the government.
The AODA is a Canadian law that aims to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025. It requires organizations in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to follow specific accessibility standards, including WCAG guidelines for websites.
The EAA is an EU directive designed to improve the accessibility of products and services across Europe, including websites, mobile apps, and digital devices. It sets out common accessibility requirements that businesses must meet by 2025 to support equal access for all citizens.