European Accessibility Act Coming in December 2015

Duff Johnson // October 30, 2015

The European Disability Forum reports that European Commissioner Thyssen has confirmed that the European Accessibility Act, under development since 2012, is ready for discussion, and possible approval by the College of Commissioners on 2 December. 2015.

If the College agrees the Act may be published on 3 December, the European Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Commissioner Thyssen stressed the importance of the European Accessibility Act in ensuring that accessible goods and services will be available to persons with disabilities living under European law.

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Duff Johnson

PDF Association

Duff serves the PDF industry as ISO Project co-Leader and US TAG chair for both ISO 32000 (the PDF specification) and ISO 14289 (PDF/UA). As Executive Director of the PDF Association, Duff coordinates several working groups, speaks at a wide variety of industry events and promotes the advancement and adoption of PDF technology worldwide. An independent consultant, Duff Johnson is a veteran …