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The Awards recognise the best ICT-based initiatives and actions aimed at improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities. Submissions are accepted in English and Spanish. Deadline is 30 April 2025.

'Advancing Accessible Tourism for Destinations, Companies and People' puts together 25 good practices and case studies in accessibility by tourism policymakers and private sector stakeholders from 13 countries.

Failing to comply with the European Accessibility Act could result in penalties including fines for European public-sector organisations and those doing business within the EU.

The recordings of the European events about Accessibility and Higher Education, Standardisation, and Collaborating with Disability Organisations and Organisations of Older People are now available to watch.

AAATE is accepting individual contributions to the 18 Special Thematic Sessions (STS) proposed for its 18th Conference (#AAATE2025), taking place in September. The deadline for abstracts is 31 January.

Simplified Access to Essential Standards for Businesses and Standards Users in Slovenia.

The European Commission is updating the EU Disability Right Strategy in 2025. New actions and flagship initiatives that will be included to help close some remaining gaps particularly in the areas of employment, accessibility and independent living.

2024 has been a remarkable year for AccessibleEU that brought with it powerful experiences full of challenges and rewards. It has been a year of growth with several highlights worth mentioning.

Organised by AccessibleEU and UN Tourism in collaboration with ENAT, Fundación ONCE and Ilunion Accesibilidad, the workshop 'Accessible Tourism: Harnessing the benefits of inclusive destinations for companies and people' will take place on 23 January in Madrid.