M/554 - Accessibility
[C(2017)2585 final] - Accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies
Mandate M/554 aims to develop European standards to ensure the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. It promotes the implementation of accessibility requirements to make digital public services usable by all citizens, including those with disabilities. The mandate supports the objectives of the Web Accessibility Directive, facilitating harmonized technical specifications that enhance inclusive access to digital content and services across EU member states. Standards developed under this mandate will assist public sector organizations in complying with legal accessibility obligations and improving overall user experience.
Purpose
The mandate M/554 addresses the accessibility requirements of websites and mobile applications operated by public sector bodies. Its primary aim is to ensure that digital public services are usable and accessible to all citizens, including persons with disabilities, thereby promoting inclusivity and equal access to information and services online.
Standardisation request
This mandate requests the development or identification of relevant European standards that specify accessibility criteria and requirements for the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. These standards should cover aspects such as compliance with relevant accessibility principles and support the implementation of the European accessibility legislation.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables include:
- Harmonised European standards or technical specifications that public sector bodies can apply to make their websites and mobile applications accessible.
- Guidelines and criteria to measure and ensure compliance with the accessibility requirements.
- Tools or testing methodologies to verify conformity with the accessibility standards.
Context
The mandate stems from broader EU initiatives aimed at improving digital accessibility as part of the Digital Single Market strategy. It supports the implementation of the Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. By standardising accessibility requirements, the mandate helps remove barriers faced by disabled users in accessing digital public services, fostering equal opportunities and participation in public life.
The mandate covers the standardisation of accessibility requirements for websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies. This includes ensuring that these digital services are usable and accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities, to enhance equal access to information and services provided by public sector entities across the EU.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/554 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "[C(2017)2585 final] - Accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies". [C(2017)2585 final] - Accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.