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When it comes to compliance with applicable laws, there are multiple factors that come into play, like where your organization is located, who you’re selling to, or the size of your business. To add to the complexity, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn’t specifically mention website accessibility, yet you can be sued for lack of ADA compliance if your site does not meet web accessibility standards<span class="TextRun SCXW104236454 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW104236454 BCX0">—</span></span>and thousands of companies have been. At Level Access, our goal is to help you gain the benefits of an accessible site by giving you a better understanding of the global regulations for website accessibility that apply to your organization.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-three-columns-content patern-bg block-three-columns-content--variation-three"> <div class="container "> <div class="items"> <div class="item"> <div class="item_block"> <div class="item_block--info"> <h4>ADA website accessibility compliance</h4> <p>The ADA is U.S. civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. The Department of Justice has determined that Title III of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation, also applies to websites.</p> </div> <a href="/compliance-overview/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-compliance/" class="btn-secondary" aria-label="Learn more about ADA website accessibility compliance" > Learn more</a> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="item_block"> <div class="item_block--info"> <h4>Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)</h4> <p>WCAG is a set of technical standards for making websites, apps, software, and documents accessible. WCAG itself is not a piece of legislation, but many global regulations require conformance with WCAG standards for compliance.</p> </div> <a href="/compliance-overview/wcag-web-content-accessibility-guidelines/" class="btn-secondary" aria-label="Learn more about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines" > Learn more</a> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="item_block"> <div class="item_block--info"> <h4>Section 508 accessibility compliance</h4> <p>Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires U.S. federal agencies, and vendors doing businesses with federal agencies, to develop, procure, maintain, and use information and communication technology that is accessible to individuals with disabilities.</p> </div> <a href="/compliance-overview/section-508-compliance/" class="btn-secondary" aria-label="Learn more about Section 508 accessibility compliance" > Learn more</a> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="item_block"> <div class="item_block--info"> <h4>Section 504 accessibility compliance</h4> <p>Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits organizations that receive federal government assistance (including educational institutions, hospitals, and mental health care centers) from discriminating on the basis of disability.</p> </div> <a href="/compliance-overview/section-504-compliance/" class="btn-secondary" aria-label="Learn more about Section 504 accessibility compliance" > Learn more</a> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="item_block"> <div class="item_block--info"> <h4>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)</h4> <p>The AODA mandates the accessibility of websites, web content, and web-based applications for Ontario-based public-sector organizations, as well as certain commercial organizations. Lack of compliance can result in substantial fines.</p> </div> <a href="/compliance-overview/accessibility-for-ontarians-with-disabilities-act-aoda-compliance/" class="btn-secondary" aria-label="Learn more about Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act" > Learn more</a> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="item_block"> <div class="item_block--info"> <h4>EN 301 549</h4> <p>EN 301 549 is the European accessibility standard for information and communications technology (ICT) products and services. 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