Laws Pertaining to Websites

United States

U.S. Section 504: Summary: Programs receiving federal funds may face litigation if their websites do not allow for those with disabilities to access information. [More]

U.S. Section 508: Summary: The Federal government is barred from procuring Electronic & Information Technology goods and services that are not fully accessible to those with disabilities. This includes websites. [More]

Canada

Canada - Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001: Summary: The Government of Ontario shall provide its internet sites in a format that is accessible to persons with disabilities, unless it is not technically feasible to do so. [Read More]

Europe

European Union - [See Laws]

United Kingdom - [See Laws]

Asia

Japan - [See Laws]

Hong Kong - [See Laws]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations - [See Laws]

Australasia & Oceania

Australia - [Read Laws]

New Zealand - [Read Laws]