International Laws and Standards

International Laws and Standards

Australia

• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 1992
• World Wide Web Access: Disability Discrimination Act Advisory Notes, version 3.2 (August 2002)

Canada

• Canadian Human Rights Act of 1977
• Ontarians with Disailities Act of 2001
• Government of Canada Internet Guide
• Canada's Common Look and Feel Guidelines
  • Provisions for accessibility

Germany

• Federal Ordinance on Barrier-Free Information Technology

Ireland

• Irish National Disability Authority IT Accessibility Guidelines

Japan

• Web Access by People with Disabilities (March 12, 2001)
• Government concerns about enhancing web accessibility, Press release
• Basic Law on the Formation of an Advanced Information and Telecommunications Network Society (January 6, 2001)

New Zealand

• E-Government Initiative of New Zealand (web guidelines)

Portugal

• Accessibility of Public Administration Web Sites for Citizens with Special Needs

United Kingdom

• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 1995
• Accessibility as a legal requirement in UK (October 1, 1999)
• Special Educational Needs and Disability Act of 2001
• Disability Rights Commission (DRC) Code of Practice

United States of America

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), WebAIM summary
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • Section 504
  • Section 508