Global Digital Accessibility Regulations & Standards
Independent, audit-grade accessibility compliance assessments mapped to international laws, regulations, and technical standards.
Accord Compliance supports organisations operating across jurisdictions with regulator-aligned digital accessibility audits that meet both local legal obligations and global technical standards.
Our audit methodology is designed to scale across countries, regulators, and evolving accessibility laws without fragmentation or inconsistency.
Independent accessibility audit & compliance institution
Audits led by IAAP-certified professionals (CPWA, CPACC, CPABE)
DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester–aligned testing practices
WCAG 2.2 (A, AA, AAA) applied across global regulatory contexts
Audit deliverables designed for legal, regulatory, and enterprise review
Why Global Accessibility Compliance Requires an Audit-Led Approach
Digital accessibility regulations vary by country, but enforcement expectations are converging globally.
Across jurisdictions, regulators increasingly expect organisations to:
Demonstrate objective compliance, not self-asserted claims
Treat accessibility as a governance and risk issue, not a design preference
Follow recognized technical standards (primarily WCAG)
Maintain audit evidence, not just remediation actions
Testing Approach:
Defensible
Repeatable
Regulator-ready
Comparable across jurisdictions
How We Structure Global Compliance Mapping
Our audits are not limited to a single country or regulation.
We apply a jurisdiction-agnostic audit framework that maps:
- Local laws and regulatory obligations
- Global technical accessibility standards
- Sector-specific enforcement expectations
This enables organisations to maintain one accessibility compliance posture, even when operating across multiple regions.
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International Accessibility Laws We Support
India
Accessibility audits mapped to SEBI's digital accessibility mandate, RPwD Act requirements, and GIGW standards for regulated and public-facing digital platforms.
United States
Accessibility audits aligned with ADA Title III expectations and Section 508 requirements for public and enterprise digital systems.
European Union
WCAG-based accessibility audits aligned with the European Accessibility Act obligations for digital products and services across EU member states.
Canada
Accessibility audits aligned with AODA and the Accessible Canada Act requirements for federally and provincially regulated digital platforms.
Australia
WCAG-aligned accessibility audits supporting compliance with Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act and government accessibility guidance.
Technical Standards That Anchor All Audits
Regardless of jurisdiction, global accessibility enforcement relies on common technical foundations.
Our audits are mapped to:
WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 (A, AA, AAA)
ISO/IEC 40500:2025
VPAT and conformance reporting principles
This ensures:
Consistent interpretation
Comparable findings across regions
Reduced duplication for multinational organisations
Who This Global Compliance Audit Is For
Our global accessibility audits support:
Multinational enterprises
We audit financial services, healthcare, telecom, and energy platforms against WCAG 2.1 AA and sector-specific mandates, delivering regulatory-ready documentation for inspections.
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Financial services and regulated institutions
Stock brokers, depositories, AMCs, and exchanges with investor-facing digital platforms. We ensure your trading platforms, mobile apps, and client portals meet WCAG 2.1 AA and IS 17802:2021 standards mandated by SEBI.
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Government and public sector bodies
Government agencies, regulatory bodies, and public sector enterprises requiring GIGW 3.0 compliance. We align your digital services with Indian accessibility frameworks and international WCAG standards for inclusive public access.
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SaaS and digital product companies
SaaS platforms, digital lending, robo-advisors, and payment gateways under SEBI oversight. We audit web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and third-party integrations for complete accessibility compliance.
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Platforms serving international user bases
Enterprises operating in India, Europe, and North America requiring multi-jurisdiction compliance. One comprehensive audit mapped to SEBI, EAA, Section 508, and other regional standards—saving time and cost.
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Organisations preparing for regulatory review, litigation risk, or procurement requirements
Enterprises operating in India, Europe, and North America requiring multi-jurisdiction compliance. One comprehensive audit mapped to SEBI, EAA, Section 508, and other regional standards—saving time and cost.
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What We Audit Across Jurisdictions
Our audit scope adapts to regulatory context while maintaining a consistent core.
We conduct manual, expert-led accessibility audits for:
Websites and web applications
Mobile applications
PDF disclosures, annual reports, notices, and circulars
Forms, grievance mechanisms, and onboarding journeys
Authentication, navigation, and error handling flows
Testing Approach:
Manual expert audits (not automated scans alone)
Assistive technology testing (screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification)
Severity-based issue classification mapped to regulatory risk
Evidence-backed findings suitable for internal, legal, and regulatory review
What You Receive
Each global compliance audit includes:
Audit-grade compliance report (not generic scan outputs)
WCAG 2.1/2.2 issue mapping with severity levels
Clear linkage to SEBI, RPwD, and applicable standards
Screenshots, code references, and reproducible evidence
Prioritized remediation guidance
Our reports are designed to be:
Defensible
Repeatable
Regulator-ready
Independence Is Critical in Global Compliance
Accord Compliance operates as a pure audit institution.
We:
Do not bundle audits with remediation delivery
Do not downplay findings for commercial convenience
Do not operate as a staffing or tool-resale entity
This independence is critical when audits may be reviewed by:
Enterprise risk management
Legal exposure
Regulatory obligations
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Understand where you stand, what applies, and what regulators will expect.