Tag: disability discrimination act

WCAG 2.2 AA in Australia: Advisory, Not a Legal Mandate

Vikas Thakur / Sep 22, 2026 / 13 min read

WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the Australian Human Rights Commission's benchmark for digital accessibility, not a law with its own penalty schedule. Here's what that split means for a clinic or dental practice website, and where the Disability Discrimination Act still bites.

The DDA Applies to Clinic Websites: WCAG 2.2 AA Test

Vikas Thakur / Aug 20, 2026 / 11 min read

The Disability Discrimination Act never mentions websites, but a 2000 ruling found a website is a service under the Act, and the AHRC's 2025 guidelines name WCAG 2.2 Level AA as the benchmark it expects. Here is what that means for your clinic's booking flow and forms.