Web Accessibility Compliance Guide for 2026
The article outlines legal and technical requirements for web and app accessibility in 2026. It notes the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been enforced since June 28, 2025, and the U.S. Department of Justice's ADA Title II rule requires public bodies to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 2026. The guide warns that accessibility overlay widgets do not achieve compliance, cites rising litigation and fines, and provides developer-focused best practices (semantic HTML, keyboard support, contrast, labeled forms, limited ARIA). It recommends automated tools as a first pass but stresses manual testing and testing with assistive-technology users.
- •The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been enforced since June 28, 2025.
- •The U.S. Department of Justice's ADA Title II rule requires public bodies to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 2026.
- •EAA penalties can reach up to 5% of annual turnover for large companies.
