Accessible publishing
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This webpage is published by the Publications Office of the European Union.
This webpage is published by the Publications Office of the European Union. Our goal is to make sure everyone can access and use online information and service.
What is this webpage about?
More than 100 million people in the European Union (EU) have a disability.
People with disabilities should be able to:
- read and understand information,
- use websites,
- access online services.
The European Union wants all information and services to be accessible.
Accessibility means that everyone can have equal access to information.
How does the EU support accessibility?
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This is an international agreement about the rights of people with disabilities.
The EU has signed this convention. - The Web Accessibility Directive
This law makes sure public websites are accessible for everyone. - The European Accessibility Act
This law helps make online products and services more accessible. - The Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030
This is the EU plan to improve accessibility and inclusion.
Why was this website created?
The Publications Office of the European Union makes EU publications accessible.
The Publications Office also wants to help other people to make their publications accessible.
This website explains:
- what accessible publishing means,
- why digital accessibility is important,
- how to create accessible documents.
It helps people to implement accessibility in many digital formats, such as:
- web pages,
- mobile apps,
- PDF documents,
- Word documents,
- InDesign files.
What can you find on this website?
- Videos with subtitles and a text version of what is said in the video.
- These videos explain digital accessibility:
- Videos with explanations of important concepts.
- Videos with step-by-step practical guides.
- Supporting documents for different formats.
- Useful external links.
- Tips to help you get started.
Training courses
The Accessibility Team offers courses for people working in EU institutions.
These courses are available on the EU Learn platform - open a new tab..
Need help?
You can contact the Accessibility Team if you:
- have questions,
- need advice,
- want customised training.