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One of the initiatives contributing to these objectives is “START for Persons with Disabilities in Entrepreneurship”, a programme implemented by the National Authority for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ANPDPD).

The workshop will explore how accessibility measures and human support services can work together to create effective architectures of inclusion for people with disabilities. It will be held on 7 October in Brussels.

Although accessibility laws have advanced significantly during the last few years, many websites and mobile apps still present barriers for persons with disabilities. Yet formal complaints are very few.

Under the new law public administration, judicial system, businesses, political parties, and transport operators are obliged to provide easy to understand information and procedures.

The update adds six new accessibility requirements from WCAG 2.2, removes the obsolete 4.1.1 Parsing criterion, and requires websites and documents to better respect users' accessibility preferences.

The European Commission published a proposal introducing mandatory QR codes on physical cards, enabling authorities and service providers across the EU to verify a card's authenticity and validity.

A new white paper is challenging how architectural excellence is represented, arguing that accessibility and inclusive design remain largely invisible even at the highest levels of professional recognition.

The ECB’s digital euro app is being designed to exceed European accessibility requirements, with features supporting diverse user needs. Accessibility and usability testing will be carried out during the digital euro pilot programme in 2027.

The online course Accessible Technology Design - Advanced is aimed at professionals who want to deepen their expertise in digital accessibility and accessible ICT design. It opens on 14 September and closes on 10 December 2026.

The workshop will promote dialogue and collaboration to advance accessibility in Europe. Discussions will focus on the practical implications of the EAA and the role publishers play in creating inclusive digital experiences.