EDFaccess

European Disability Forum account dedicated to accessibility. Complementary to @MyEDF general account

[EU Social 🇪🇺 @EU_Social]

Have you discovered everything the #AccessibleEU offers you?

📚 In our Digital Library you will find a repository with the most relevant materials about #accessibility in Europe.

↓ #UnionOfEquality #SocialRights

[EU Social 🇪🇺 @EU_Social]

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🏆 The WINNER of the 2024 #EUAccessCity Award is:

🥇 San Cristóbal de La Laguna 🇪🇸

The @aytolalaguna_es has been recognised for its comprehensive approach to accessibility & dedication to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

¡ Felicidades ! 🙌

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Commissioner @ElisaFerreiraEC on #EUAccessCityAwards:

"Accessibility is non-negotiable on our infrastructure projects."

@EU_Social @EUinmyRegion #EDPD2023

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Commissioner @helena opens the #EUAccessCity Awards:
"Inclusion and accessibility must be at the heart of efforts to tackle climate change and ensure resilient and sustainable cities."

[EU Social 🇪🇺 @EU_Social]

The European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference has started! #EDPD2023

🔴 Follow LIVE → https://t.co/GWllddxCVN

#EUDisabilityRights #UnionOfEquality #EUAccessCity

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Marie-Helene Boulanger, Deputy Director at @EU_Justice outlines action on political participation of persons with disabilities #EDPD2023:
▶️Guidelines on accessible elections
▶️Legislative action on mobile EU citizens (including improvements on accessibility)
▶️More transparency

[European Blind Union @euroblind]

@helenadalli @EU_Commission @EU_Social @MyEDF @eu2023es @Susanna_Eliza @EU_Justice 🗣️ Marie-Hélène Boulanger (@EU_Justice): "With the 2024 #EuropeanElections coming up, we must keep working to ensure that they're accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities."

#EDPD2023

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

All ready for the #EDPD2023!

Today, we will be discussing:
1⃣ Right to vote and stand for elections
2⃣ Skills and employment

Follow it live: https://t.co/gi0Y0y240O

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Would you like to know more about resources developed for the EU Web Accessibility Directive and find out what the future holds for digital #accessibility in the private sector?

Join us on 14 November: https://t.co/LQIlY76An0

[EDFaccess @EDFaccess]

Are you interested in digital accessibility?

👉 Our next online event will take place on 14 November

Open to all.

For more info and to register ⬇️

#a11y

https://t.co/gMGN8W7iyV

[EDFaccess @EDFaccess]

Into digital accessibility?

REGISTER for our next online meeting

🗓️ 14 November 2 pm CET

- Resources from the Web Accessibility Initiative Communities of Practice
- Overview of WCAG 3.0
- Resources for the private sector

More info:
https://t.co/mzvfTl3Nxl #a11y @MyEDF

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

EDF warmly welcomes @EU_Commission's proposal for #EUDisabilityCard.

This initiative represents an important step toward improving freedom of movement for persons with disabilities in the EU.

Read our first reaction: https://t.co/K7ZweAvl1d

#UnionOfEquality

[EDFaccess @EDFaccess]

Into digital accessibility?

REGISTER for our next online meeting

🗓️ 14 November 2 pm CET

- Resources from the Web Accessibility Initiative Communities of Practice
- Overview of WCAG 3.0
- Resources for the private sector

More info:
https://t.co/mzvfTl3Nxl #a11y @MyEDF

[EDFaccess @EDFaccess]

Do you know about a construction project that is inclusive, beautiful, and sustainable? The New European Bauhaus Prize 2024 is still open for applications until 10 November! https://t.co/C5QtTAEeuT

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Accessibility overlays can’t fix a website or make it compliant with accessibility laws.

We and @IAAPOrg ask buyers of technology to engage with persons with disabilities and #accessibility experts to understand how needs can be met.
Read: https://t.co/YKq5jxwlGa

#GAAD #a11y

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

🗓️On 31 March we will talk about Disability Rights, Accessibility and Artificial Intelligence

Join us and @funkratt_se to discuss:
▶️impact of accessibility regulations on local communities
▶️#AI to ensure inclusion of persons with disabilities

Register: https://t.co/NtLU5RHVEZ

[EDFaccess @EDFaccess]

@MyEDF With huge thanks to @lk_june from the European Commission and our panelists @TanjaKleut @Access_Rhodes @ClaartjeSadee @simonsbart @kmldurand and Anete Ilves for their excellent contributions.

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

Web Accessibility Directive: how can the feedback mechanism and complaint procedure be improved?

▶️Participants discussed this during today's online meeting of the Web #Accessibility Initiative Communities of Practice project (WAI-CooP). #A11y

More info: https://t.co/ZRdfOzpA5y

[EDFaccess @EDFaccess]

⌛️ Last chance to register for our WAI-CooP event on 7 March

Join us to discuss the 🇪🇺 Web Accessibility Directive’s feedback and complaints mechanisms.

Final programme now available ⬇️

@MyEDF @w3c_wai @BetterNet4EU #a11y #egov #LocalGov
https://t.co/kx0PvDvVwE