ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. civil rights law that the Department of Justice says applies to websites.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is the main U.S. law against disability discrimination. Its titles cover different kinds of organizations: Title II covers state and local governments, and Title III covers businesses and nonprofits open to the public, such as stores, banks, hotels, and medical offices.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the ADA applies to the websites of both. For state and local governments there is a 2024 rule with a named standard and dates. For businesses there is no regulation naming a standard; the Department says businesses have flexibility in how they meet the ADA and points to WCAG as helpful guidance. Website lawsuits against businesses are brought under Title III.
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