The government aims to ensure that everyone can participate in the digital society. To achieve this, all government websites and mobile apps must be accessible to all users, including those with temporary or permanent disabilities. This is accomplished by adhering to international accessibility standards.
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What is digital accessibility?
Make your website or app usable for people with disabilities.
Cabinet policy on digital accessibility
Public authorities are required to make their digital channels accessible.
Resources and support
Overview of resources and support to help you comply with digital accessibility guidelines.
International
Which international laws and regulations apply to this policy?
Latest updates
Template accessibility statement adopted
Government organisations must update their accessibility statements by 1 October to comply with the new template. Failure to do so means non-compliance with the law.
2 new practical tools to help improve digital accessibility
MijnDigiToegankelijk provides clearer guidance on accessibility requirements for websites and apps, and NLdoc is an open-source tool that helps improve documents.
