Publication of the Digital Accessibility Guide for websites and mobile applications of Greek public administration bodies
Today, 18 May 2023, the Global Accessibility Awareness Day is celebratedto highlight the importance of accessibility, raise awareness and encourage actions to create a more inclusive and accessible society.
On the occasion of the celebration of the day, the Secretariat-General for Digital Governance and Procedure Simplification of the Ministry of Digital Governance publishes on 1the publication of the Digital Accessibility Guide for websites and mobile applications of the organisations of the Greek public administration.
On the Guide
The ‘Guide’ is the first attempt of the Greek public administration to draw up a comprehensive, structured and concise handbook on digital accessibility. The aim is to clarify all relevant concepts, such as usability and inclusiveness, and to provide practical advice and guidance on issues such as the involvement of users in the assessment of digital accessibility.
Please note that for the final drafting of the ‘Guide’, the views were thoroughly studied and the comments submitted in the context of the Open Public Consultation were incorporated by bodies such as the National Accessibility Authority and the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESDP).
World Accessibility Awareness Day
The World Accessibility Awareness Day is an excellent opportunity to inform and educate professionals from all disciplines, including developers, policy-makers, teachers and the general public. It encourages the exchange of views, workshops and promotion of actions highlighting accessible design principles, assistive technologies and best practices for an inclusive digital environment.
The Accessibility Guide can serve as educational material, training tool and practical guide for both workers and citizens themselves, including persons with disabilities. It promotes the development and upgrading of digital skills, compliance with accessibility standards, anduser-centred design of services, aiming at an inclusive ‘digital experience’. Following the guidelines set out in the Guide, organisations and citizens interact in a more accessible and inclusive digital environment, while strengthening their own digital skills and knowledge.
