Ukraine has developed a draft law that will make all digital services accessible to every user, regardless of their physical abilities. The document, ‘On Digital Accessibility in Ukraine,’ has already been approved by the government and is now being prepared for further consideration in parliament.
The law aims to enshrine in legislation the standards of digital accessibility that have long been in place in the European Union. This applies not only to public services, but also to commercial services — from banking applications and online stores to educational platforms, medical portals, transport services and means of communication. The requirements will not apply to small businesses.
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Once the law is passed, all websites, mobile applications, ATMs and terminals that are created or installed must comply with digital accessibility principles. Texts must be contrasting and legible, interface elements must be large enough, and videos must have subtitles. Web resources will also be monitored, and service owners will openly report on their level of accessibility.
The initiative is part of the implementation of the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine by 2030. Its goal is to make digital services convenient for all citizens, including people with disabilities, and to bring Ukrainian legislation closer to European standards.
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