Accessibility News
Regulations, lawsuits, and standards shaping digital accessibility worldwide.
European Accessibility Act Enforcement Begins — June 28, 2026 Deadline
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into full force today, requiring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for e-commerce, banking, transport, and media services across all EU member states.
ADA Website Lawsuits Hit Record 4,200+ Filings in 2025
Federal ADA Title III lawsuits targeting websites exceeded 4,200 filings in 2025, a 22% increase from 2024. Color contrast violations were cited in over 70% of demand letters.
California Supreme Court: Unruh Act Requires WCAG 2.1 AA for All Business Websites
A landmark California Supreme Court ruling confirms that the Unruh Civil Rights Act requires all business websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards, with statutory damages of $4,000 per violation.
Accessible Canada Act: New Digital Service Standards Take Effect January 2026
Canada's ACA enters a new phase with mandatory WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for federally regulated digital services. Non-compliance penalties reach $250,000 per violation.
UK Court of Appeal: Website Accessibility Falls Under Equality Act 2010
The UK Court of Appeal confirms that the Equality Act 2010 requires service providers to ensure websites are accessible to disabled users, referencing WCAG 2.1 AA as the expected standard.
Australia Updates Disability Discrimination Act: Digital Services Now Explicitly Covered
Australia amends the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to explicitly include websites, mobile apps, and digital services, referencing WCAG 2.1 AA as the compliance benchmark.
Japan Updates JIS X 8341-3: Digital Accessibility Standards Align with WCAG 2.1
Japan revises its national digital accessibility standard JIS X 8341-3 to align with WCAG 2.1 AA, impacting all government and public-sector websites ahead of the 2026 deadline.
South Korea Enforces Digital Accessibility Under Amended Anti-Discrimination Act
South Korea expands its Anti-Discrimination and Remedies Act to include digital accessibility requirements, with mandatory WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for businesses above a revenue threshold.