Web Accessibility Directive

A European Union directive adopted in 2016 requiring all public sector bodies in EU member states to make their websites and mobile applications accessible. The directive mandates compliance with EN 301 549 (which incorporates WCAG 2.1 AA) and requires public sector organizations to publish accessibility statements, provide feedback mechanisms for users to report barriers, and undergo regular monitoring. It was the first EU-wide law mandating web accessibility and applies to government websites, public universities, hospitals, and other public bodies.