Accessibility Law
/ækˌsɛsɪˈbɪlɪti lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of laws and regulations aimed at ensuring persons with disabilities have equal access to facilities, services, and opportunities.
The company updated its website to comply with accessibility law.
- (n.) Legal standards governing access to digital information and technology for people with disabilities.
Accessibility law requires websites to be usable by individuals with visual impairments.
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- accessibility law
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Commentary
Accessibility law often overlaps with disability and human rights legislation and requires careful interpretation of 'access' in various contexts, including physical and digital.
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