
Proposed Audio-visual media services directive not to contain article on accessibility
End of May 2016, the European Commission proposed a directive aimed at revising the audio-visual

Clear majority of Members of the European Parliament adopts resolution on the implementation of the UNCRPD by the EU
On 7 July 2016, the European Parliament adopted a very important resolution based on a

Development of a European pillar of social rights and on inclusive growth
On 08.06.2016, EUD took part in a very interesting meeting with the European Commission on

High Level Group disability meeting
On 09.06.2016, EUD participated in the High Level Group disability meeting 2016 The task of

Consolidating the ground for implementation: 10 years after the UNCRPD
On the 10th of June, EUD was present at the European Commission work forum on

Launch of the 2017 edition of the European Award for Accessible Cities
The European Commission is today launching the competition for the 2017 Access City Award –

Meeting with Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
On 25 April 2016, our Executive Director, Mark Wheatley met with Marianne Thyssen who is

European Directive on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites
On 03.05.2016, negotiators of the European Parliament reached an informal deal with the Council and

Directive on the European Accessibility Act
The European Commission has made a proposal for a directive on the European Accessibility Act.

Annual Convention for Inclusive Growth 2016
On 21 March, the European Commission organised its first Annual Convention for Inclusive Growth. The

European Days of Disability 2015 – Day Two
Today is the second day of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference. The