Regulations
American with Disabilities Act
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) are laws that prohibit disability discrimination, ensuring equal access to public places, employment, and technologies, including web accessibility.
How?
The 4 Principles of Web Accessibility
Perceivable
Content must be presented in a way that everyone can perceive, with alternatives such as text for images or subtitles.
Operable
The website must be functional with a keyboard, mouse, or assistive technologies, avoiding barriers like strict time limits.
Understandable
Information must be clear and easy to understand, with consistent instructions and easy-to-correct errors.
Robust
Content must work with various technologies, including assistive tools, and remain accessible over time.
ADA - Who does it apply to?
Business and E-commerce
Websites, apps, and digital platforms must be accessible.
Public and Educational Institutions
Universities, state agencies, and essential service providers.
Companies with more than 15 employees
The highest level of accessibility. It is desirable but not mandatory, as it may be difficult to implement for all contexts.
Regulations
Other International Regulations
The WCAG are the foundation of many laws and regulations worldwide. Some of the most important include:
wcag
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
International guidelines created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that digital content is accessible to all people.
EAA
European Accessibility Act
European regulation requiring accessibility in digital products and services starting in 2025.
EN 301 549
European Accessibility Standard
European technical standard based on WCAG for information and communication technologies.
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