Map accessibility audit results to legal frameworks: Section 508, ADA, EN 301 549, EAA, AODA. Generate VPAT 2.5 conformance tables.
npx clawhub@latest install legal-compliance-mappingMaps accessibility legal frameworks across jurisdictions. Used by compliance-mapping agent and any agent generating compliance reports.
| Framework | Jurisdiction | WCAG Version | Scope | Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 508 (Revised) | US (Federal) | WCAG 2.0 AA | Federal agencies and their ICT | Administrative complaints, lawsuits |
| ADA Title II | US (State/Local) | WCAG 2.1 AA (DOJ 2024 rule) | State and local government websites | DOJ enforcement, lawsuits |
| ADA Title III | US (Private) | No explicit WCAG version; courts use 2.0/2.1 AA | Public accommodations | Private lawsuits, DOJ enforcement |
| EN 301 549 v3.2.1 | EU | WCAG 2.1 AA (Chapter 9-11) | Public sector + private sector ICT | EU member state enforcement |
| European Accessibility Act (EAA) | EU | WCAG 2.1 AA (via EN 301 549) | Private sector products and services (June 2025) | Market surveillance, fines |
| AODA | Ontario, Canada | WCAG 2.0 AA | Ontario organizations (50+ employees) | Administrative penalties |
| Accessible Canada Act | Canada (Federal) | WCAG 2.1 AA (guidance) | Federally regulated entities | CRTC/CTA enforcement, penalties |
| Israeli Standard 5568 | Israel | WCAG 2.0 AA | Public websites and apps | Civil lawsuits |
| JIS X 8341-3:2016 | Japan | WCAG 2.0 AA | Government websites (recommended) | No enforcement (voluntary) |
| Chinese GB/T 37668-2019 | China | Based on WCAG 2.0 | Government websites | Administrative guidance |
Some frameworks require more than WCAG conformance:
| Chapter | Requirement | Beyond WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 5 | Closed functionality (kiosks, ATMs) | Yes — no WCAG equivalent |
| Chapter 6 | Real-time text (RTT) communication | Yes — no WCAG equivalent |
| Chapter 7 | Video capabilities (captions, audio description) | Extends WCAG 1.2 |
| Chapter 8 | Hardware accessibility | Yes — physical product requirements |
| Chapter 10 | Non-web documents | Maps WCAG to document formats |
| Chapter 11 | Non-web software | Maps WCAG to native applications |
| Chapter 12 | Documentation and support services | Accessible help documentation |
| Chapter 13 | ICT providing relay or emergency services | Yes — no WCAG equivalent |
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) maps to three standards:
| VPAT Edition | Standards Covered |
|---|---|
| VPAT 2.5 Section 508 | Revised Section 508 (WCAG 2.0 AA) |
| VPAT 2.5 EU | EN 301 549 (WCAG 2.1 AA + Chapters 5-13) |
| VPAT 2.5 INT | Section 508 + EN 301 549 + WCAG 2.x |
Conformance levels in VPAT:
All of the above, plus:
| Event | Date | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Section 508 Refresh | January 2018 | Adopted WCAG 2.0 AA for federal ICT |
| EU Web Accessibility Directive | September 2018 (new sites), September 2020 (existing) | Public sector websites and mobile apps |
| ADA Title II WCAG 2.1 Rule | April 2026 (large), April 2027 (small) | State/local government web content |
| European Accessibility Act | June 2025 | Private sector products and services |
| AODA Full Compliance | January 2021 | Ontario organizations 50+ employees |
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