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Discussions focused on removing environmental, organisational, and systemic barriers to employment, while promoting accessibility, equal participation, and inclusive employment practices across the EU.
Cities across the European Union are invited to apply for the Access City Award 2027, which recognises outstanding efforts to make urban life accessible for persons with disabilities. Submissions are open until 4 September at 12:00 PM CEST.
As part of the implementation of the Law on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services, Bulgaria’s Electronic Media Council convened a meeting to advance accessibility in television, on-demand audiovisual content, and other media services.
The publication, titled Catalogue of Requirements and Recommendations for Improving the Accessibility of Public Transport, focuses on rail transport bringing together technical guidelines aimed at ensuring that public transport is inclusive.
The revised EU regulation on air passenger rights, provisionally agreed by EU institutions on 15 June, introduces major improvements for passengers with disabilities, significantly strengthening existing protections.
Accessibility will take centre stage on 29 June at the upcoming UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona, as AccessibleEU hosts the event “Accessibility’s Achievements and Challenges in Contemporary Architecture and Urban Planning.
The document, published in February as CEN-CLC-ETSI/TR 101551:2026, provides guidance to help contracting authorities include accessibility requirements in ICT procurement, and ensure that products and services are accessible.
The guide offers recommendations adapted to the temporary nature of events, covering all aspects of accessibility including organisation, spatial layout, programming and communications.
The course Accessible Technology Design offers a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of universal accessibility in digital contexts. It teaches how to design technology that works for all persons. The course ends on 31 October.
This third edition introduces a new module on Accessibility in Hotels and Other Serviced Accommodation. Also, module 10 has been upgraded to include the new developments in the European Affordable Housing Plan (2025). The course ends on 31 October.