Highlights - Deal on accessibility of public sector bodies' websites for elderly/disabled people - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Public sector bodies' websites and mobile applications will have to be made accessible to everyone, under a provisional deal struck by Parliament and Council negotiators on 3rd May 2016. Over 167 million EU citizens have a disability (either medical or due to age) which prevents them accessing data and services on the Internet, e.g. to file a tax declaration, apply for an allowance, pay fees or register a child at school.