Standard EN 301 549

The EN 301 549 standard is a European standard that specifies accessibility requirements for products and services in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). This standard applies to a wide range of ICT products and services, including hardware, software and documentation, that are publicly accessible or provided by public bodies.

EN 301 549 refers directly to the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to define specific requirements for the accessibility of web content and mobile applications. Through this link, the standard ensures that all web content created or made available within the scope of European directives and laws complies with internationally recognized accessibility standards.

So if you work in IT and want to ensure that your products or services are accessible in Europe, you must follow the requirements of EN 301 549, which in turn requires that the WCAG be implemented. This means that your digital offerings must be designed so that they can be used by people with a wide range of disabilities – this includes technical adaptations such as supporting screen readers, providing subtitles for audio material and ensuring that all functions can be operated via the keyboard. By meeting these standards, you are helping to make the digital world more inclusive.

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