Web accessibility in the public sector

RD 1112/2018: Accessibility in the public sector

Royal Decree 1112/2018 regulates the accessibility of websites and mobile applications in the Spanish public sector. Its purpose is to guarantee equality and non-discrimination in access, especially for people with disabilities and older people.

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Accessibility audit and statement for public bodies

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The 4 principles of web accessibility

Perceivable

Content must be presented in a way that everyone can perceive, with alternatives such as text for images or captions.

Operable

The web must be functional with keyboard, mouse, or assistive technologies, avoiding barriers like strict time limits.

Understandable

Information must be clear and easy to understand, with consistent instructions and easy-to-correct errors.

Robust

Content must work with various technologies, including assistive tools, and remain accessible over time.

Accessibility in the public sector

Accessibility must be integrated into the design, construction, management, maintenance and updating of websites and mobile applications, so that their content is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

1
Public administrations
Central government, regional governments (comunidades autónomas) and local authority entities.
2
Institutional public sector
Public bodies and entities of the institutional public sector within the scope established by the regulation.
3
Administration of Justice
Websites and mobile applications of the Administration of Justice are also included within the scope of the Royal Decree.
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Websites, apps and digital services
Obligations extend to websites and mobile applications, as well as downloadable documents, forms, multimedia content, and digital identification, authentication, signing and payment processes.
5
Entities providing public services
Certain requirements also extend to websites and applications of entities and companies providing public services under a concession or other contractual arrangement with the administration.
6
Organisational and documentary obligations
Responsible entities must carry out accessibility reviews, publish an accessibility statement, provide communication and complaint mechanisms, and designate an Accessibility Responsible Unit. The statement must be detailed, clear and updated at least once a year or after an accessibility review. On websites it must be available from every page via a link labelled "Accessibility" or equivalent.