Accessibility Standards in the US: Which One Applies to Your Website in 2026
Most US accessibility laws point to WCAG. See which standard applies to you under ADA Title II and III, Section 508 and 504, plus the 2027 and 2028 deadlines.
Compliance & Law
Plain-English articles on web accessibility law: which US standard applies under ADA Title II and III and Section 508, whether the ADA and the EAA require an accessibility statement, the moved Title II deadlines, and what lawsuit data says about overlays.
Are Accessibility Statements Legally Required? The 2026 ADA and EAA Guide
Yes in the EU: the European Accessibility Act has required one since June 2025. The ADA does not, but US courts treat a truthful statement as good faith.
Do Accessibility Overlays Protect You From Lawsuits? The 2026 Data
No. In 2025, 38.5% of businesses sued over accessibility already had a solution installed, and the FTC fined an overlay vendor $1M. What lowers your risk.
ADA Title II Deadline Moved to 2027: What the DOJ Actually Changed in 2026
The DOJ moved the ADA Title II web deadline to April 26, 2027 for large public entities and 2028 for smaller ones. The WCAG 2.1 AA standard did not change.