The European Accessibility Act – What You Need to Know

[Ana Isabel]

"The European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) aims to harmonise accessibility requirements across the EU to ensure that certain products and services are accessible to all, particularly those with disabilities.

The Act sets out comprehensive requirements for a wide range of products and services including ATMs, smartphones, banking services, e-books, e-commerce services and telecommunications. It emphasises the need for accessible design, ensuring that people with disabilities can fully participate in the digital economy and everyday life without barriers.

The Act is independent and separate to the Equal Status Acts 2000 – 2018 (Equal Status Acts), which prohibit discrimination in the provision of, among other things, goods and services. The Equal Status Acts cover the nine protected characteristics that are well-established under Irish employment equality law, namely: gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, race, religion, and membership of the Traveller community. 

Key Features of the Act

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