Established in 2011, Qatar’s e-accessibility policy ensures that ICT (information and communication technology) products and services are accessible to everyone, particularly individuals with disabilities. It mandates features such as ramps, wheelchair-accessible heights, automatic door sensors, and braille-numbered keypads for public and many private websites. The policy defines eAccessibility as promoting the equal usability of products ...Read more
Portugal’s commitment to digital accessibility is evident in its robust legal framework. Laws like Decree-Law 83/2018 mandate WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for government websites and apps. Beyond these legal requirements, Portugal is committed to improving accessibility in travel, communication, and anti-discrimination measures. Tech Prastish can help businesses in Portugal navigate these regulations by integrating accessibility ...Read more
The Polish Accessibility Act aims to enhance access to everyday products and services for individuals with disabilities, including computers, phones, tablets, and e-books. It also establishes a monitoring system to ensure businesses comply with accessibility requirements. Poland’s accessibility standards are primarily governed by laws and regulations designed to make public spaces, buildings, and services accessible. ...Read more
Oman’s e-accessibility policy consists of two key components: first, access for Individuals with Disabilities focuses on ensuring that all individuals with disabilities can effectively use ICT devices and access information in formats tailored to their specific needs. The second component encourages the use of ICT products and tools necessary for accessing various e-services and applications. ...Read more
The Norwegian government has published guidelines to assist organizations in meeting web accessibility requirements. In Norway, the main legislation governing web accessibility is the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act. The act follows the internationally recognized WCAG standards. The Norwegian government also encourages public and private sectors to create products and services that are accessible and usable ...Read more
The Netherlands adheres to international guidelines and standards for web accessibility. The Dutch government adopted the European Standard EN 301 549 based on WCAG 2.0 Level AA. The Dutch government promotes digital accessibility initiative, which encourages public institutions to make their digital services and websites accessible. This standard provides technical requirements for digital accessibility in ...Read more
The Bill is aimed at a fully accessible New Zealand where disabled people will receive an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and aspirations. New Zealand has adopted the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as an official requirement for government websites. The government encourages public service and non-public service agencies to meet the NZ Government ...Read more
Kuwait has implemented several laws and frameworks to improve accessibility, including the Kuwait National Framework for Digital Accessibility, Law No. 8 of 2010 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Law No. 12 of 2020, titled “The Right to Access Information,” that enhances transparency and public trust in government decisions. To encourage this, the ...Read more
Japan’s accessibility laws, including JIS X 8341-3, ensure digital content is accessible to older individuals and those with disabilities, in line with international WCAG standards. Enforced by the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), these regulations, revised in 2010 and 2016, apply to both public and private sectors and define three conformance levels: A, AA, and AAA. ...Read more
Italy has implemented laws to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, particularly through Law No. 4/2004, known as the “Stanca Act.” This legislation provides guidelines for public administration websites, ensuring equal access to the digital realm in line with international WCAG standards. Web accessibility in Italy is overseen by AGID (Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale), which ...Read more
