Who Needs Website Accessibility?
Which types of websites face the most accessibility obligations and lawsuits, based on primary sources.
Last reviewed by the WebsiteAccessibility.io team.
Key takeaways
- Businesses that sell online, public bodies, and education, healthcare and finance sites face the clearest obligations.
- In the U.S., the DOJ states that the ADA applies to the web content of businesses open to the public.
- In the EU, the European Accessibility Act has applied to many consumer products and services since 28 June 2025.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice — Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
- U.S. Department of Justice — ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule
- EUR-Lex — Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act)