Laws etc. Flashcards
UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
1948
First declaration that all people have fundamental human rights.
Milestone in human rights history.
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
2006
Article 9 addresses accessibility.
Marrakesh Treaty
2013
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative steps
Initiate
Plan
Implement
Sustain
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II
applies to state and local government entities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Title III
applies to private places of public accommodation.
Section 508 Standards for ICT
Is both a law and technical standard.
Applies to government entities.
Uses WCAG 2.0 standard.
EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016 / 2102
Applies to public sector ICT.
European Accessibility Act
products and services identified as most important
Provides common rules and minimum requirements for all private businesses. Similar to ADA
Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD)
EU. 2010
Broadcasts and emergency services
eIDAS Regulation of 2014
EU. Trust services such as digital identity and authentication must be accessible.
European Electronic Communications Code
- Telecommunications must be accessible.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights
EU. 2000/2009
full range of civil, political, economic, and social rights of everyone living in the EU
The Charter of Fundamental Rights Article 21
EU. 2000/2009
Non-discrimination
The Charter of Fundamental Rights Article 26
EU. 2000/2009
Integration
Employment Equality Directive
EU. 2000
prohibits disability discrimination in employment and occupation
Anti-Discrimination Directive
EU. 2008/not adopted
would implement the principle of equal treatment outside the labour market
Goal of universal design
Create products, services, and environments that meet the needs of everyone who uses them, minimizing or eliminating the need for adaptations or accommodations.
Principles of universal design
Equitable use.
Flexibility in use.
Simple and intuitive use.
Perceptible information.
Tolerance for error.
Low physical effort.
Size and space for approach and use.
Web accessibility definition
Ability of a website to be easily navigated, used, and understood by people with disabilities.