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This reform marks an important shift: accessibility is no longer treated solely as a matter of individual workplace accommodation, but as a structural design obligation embedded in construction law.

Romania's National Authority for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ANPDPD), will provide electronic vouchers for assistive technologies to more than 4,000 beneficiaries under the programme TECH ASSIST.

The debate, held on 11 March 2026 at the European Parliament, placed a particular focus on the progress and future direction of AccessibleEU.

The revision introduces a new Annex A, which identifies basic accessibility requirements and adds verifiable values to support the presumption of conformity with the EAA.

The initiative, titled “Access to Culture”, forms part of the current coalition agreement and has been described by the Minister for Culture as a major political priority.

Kinodvor cinema in Ljubljana has introduced an accessible cinema programme enabling persons with disabilities to attend regular public film screenings together with the wider audience.

The course An introduction to accessible public transport – rules and rights – in Europe covers topics such as why mobility matters, good practices in accessibility in transport, inclusive design, and others. It is open from 16 March to 31 October.

The protocol aims to ensure a harmonised response across the country, guaranteeing that every stage of emergency management—from communication to direct interaction—takes into account the needs of persons with disabilities.

EASPD has published a briefing summarising the European Commission’s evaluation of the EU Public Procurement Directives, highlighting the findings most relevant to disability services.