Legal Framework for Accessibility

International Regulations

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

• International standard
• Currently version 2.1
• Three compliance levels: A, AA, AAA
• Global reference for web accessibility

Section 508 (United States)

• Federal law
• Applies to federal agencies
• Technical standard for accessibility

European Regulations

European Directive 2016/2102

• Applies to public sector bodies
• Mandatory web and mobile app accessibility
• Progressive compliance

National Regulations (Example: France)

RGAA (General Accessibility Improvement Framework)

• French version of WCAG
• Mandatory for public services
• Detailed technical criteria
• Required accessibility statement

Law of February 11, 2005

• Equal rights and opportunities
• Participation and citizenship of disabled persons
• Legal basis for digital accessibility

Penalties and Obligations

1. Financial Penalties

   • Non-compliance fines
   • Amount varies by country

2. Compliance Requirements

   • Accessibility audit
   • Accessibility statement publication
   • Multi-year implementation plan

3. Compliance Deadlines

   • Vary by country
   • Depend on organization type