Analysis of Web Accessibility Directive Implementation by the European Disability Forum

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WADEX 6
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Meeting, Brussels, 28 November 2019
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99 member organizations representing 15 % of the
EU population (100 million persons with disabilities)
Fight against discrimination and promote the Human
Rights of persons with disabilities. UN Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Advocacy organisation at European level
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Measure awareness regarding
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Transposition
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Implementation
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Accessibility statement
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Feedback and enforcement mechanisms
Useful insights and examples
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Most of the organisations were organisations
representing persons with disabilities.
Most of them (91%) were involved in transposition, but
42% are not (very) satisfied with the result
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It would have been important to consult our organization
before the law was adopted.
Poor guidance with little support for organisations have
led us to having to define our own definitions of things such
as substantive revisions
”, disproportionate burden process,
how long for remedial actions…
“We have a good corporation with a special unit in the XXX
government who work with digital access for all. During the
last 3 years we have had many meetings with the
government trying to make them understand how important
it is that all written materials get translated to sign
language. At the moment they have translated 12 public
guidances into sign language.”
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The majority of new websites found not accessible
(80%)
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An employment portal “
makes use of Adobe Flash to enrol
in the public job service
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In general, public websites in XXX are terrible. Way too
complex, difficult to navigate and find the way out, not
working on mobiles or out of mainstream browsers, etc.
XXX agency provides grants for sports teams that are
inclusive and/or offer sports for people with disabilities. The
grant application website is not accessible
.” because the
menu navigation is through mouse only.
Login procedures
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Research on 
accessibility statements at 1441 UK
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Majority of respondents did not know which is the
responsible body for implementation of the Directive.
Only organisations 58% vs 33%
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As also stated in the WAD, a feedback mechanism
about accessibility should be present, but I couldn't find
it on any XXX governmental web page, neither anyone
could help me there by phone
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Majority of individual respondents did not know which is
the responsible body for implementation and monitoring
of the Directive
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Not enough involvement of organisations of persons
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when there is, best results happen
Major accessibility barriers still happen (it is not all
about the alternative text in pictures!)
Lack of awareness and understanding regarding the
accessibility statement by users (it is for them, not for
the experts)
Enforcement body only known by organisations
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For more information please contact EDF Secretariat:
Alejandro Moledo: alejandro.Moledo@edf-feph.org
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Alejandro Moledo & Mher Hakobyan

EDF-DG EAC, Brussels, 15 March 2019

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The European Disability Forum conducted a survey on the transposition and implementation of the Web Accessibility Directive, focusing on awareness, feedback mechanisms, and examples. Results revealed challenges in transposition, dissatisfaction with outcomes, and barriers in website accessibility implementation. The need for consultation, support, and improved accessibility of public websites were highlighted to promote inclusive digital access for persons with disabilities.

  • Web Accessibility
  • European Disability Forum
  • Survey
  • Implementation Challenges
  • Digital Inclusion

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  1. Survey on Web Accessibility Directive transposition and implementation Alejandro Moledo, EDF Policy Coordinator WADEX 6th Meeting, Brussels, 28 November 2019

  2. About the European Disability Forum Umbrella organisation of persons with disabilities, run by persons with disabilities 99 member organizations representing 15 % of the EU population (100 million persons with disabilities) Fight against discrimination and promote the Human Rights of persons with disabilities. UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Advocacy organisation at European level

  3. Objective of the survey Measure awareness regarding: o Transposition o Implementation o Accessibility statement o Feedback and enforcement mechanisms Useful insights and examples

  4. Who responded

  5. Transposition Most of the organisations were organisations representing persons with disabilities. Most of them (91%) were involved in transposition, but 42% are not (very) satisfied with the result

  6. Transposition It would have been important to consult our organization before the law was adopted. Poor guidance with little support for organisations have led us to having to define our own definitions of things such as substantive revisions , disproportionate burden process, how long for remedial actions We have a good corporation with a special unit in the XXX government who work with digital access for all. During the last 3 years we have had many meetings with the government trying to make them understand how important it is that all written materials get translated to sign language. At the moment they have translated 12 public guidances into sign language.

  7. Implementation The majority of new websites found not accessible (80%)

  8. Implementation An employment portal makes use of Adobe Flash to enrol in the public job service . In general, public websites in XXX are terrible. Way too complex, difficult to navigate and find the way out, not working on mobiles or out of mainstream browsers, etc. XXX agency provides grants for sports teams that are inclusive and/or offer sports for people with disabilities. The grant application website is not accessible. because the menu navigation is through mouse only. Login procedures

  9. Accessibility Statement Found an accessibility statement? 58% yes, 38% no.

  10. Accessibility Statement Note that the content is extremely vague and posted statements are untrue Research on accessibility statements at 1441 UK websites:

  11. Enforcement body Majority of respondents did not know which is the responsible body for implementation of the Directive. Only organisations 58% vs 33%:

  12. Feedback and enforcement mechanism As also stated in the WAD, a feedback mechanism about accessibility should be present, but I couldn't find it on any XXX governmental web page, neither anyone could help me there by phone . Majority of individual respondents did not know which is the responsible body for implementation and monitoring of the Directive

  13. Conclusions and recommendations Not enough involvement of organisations of persons with disabilities when there is, best results happen Major accessibility barriers still happen (it is not all about the alternative text in pictures!) Lack of awareness and understanding regarding the accessibility statement by users (it is for them, not for the experts) Enforcement body only known by organisations

  14. Final say The legislation is positive but lack of awareness means it is not being implemented fully. A lot of work will need to be done in the next year. There seems not to be any sense of urgency !!!

  15. THANK YOU . For more information please contact EDF Secretariat: Alejandro Moledo: alejandro.Moledo@edf-feph.org

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