The European Accessibility Act aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for accessible products and services by removing barriers created by divergent legislation. This will facilitate the work of companies and will bring benefits for disabled and older people in the EU.
Demonstrators are concerned that the legislation is being watered down. The demonstration today is outside the European parliament.
A good crowd is expected. Please go along and show your support.
Image: Adriana shows her support
Businesses will benefit from:
Disabled and older people will benefit from:
The European Accessibility Act covers the products and services listed below that have been identified as having the highest risk of being concerned with diverging accessibility requirements across the EU countries.
Moreover, these were seen as the most relevant after consulting stakeholders and experts on accessibility and taking into account the obligations deriving from the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:
Image: Support is widespread across the EU
Please read more about the Act below: