European Electronic Communications Code (EECC)
The EECC sets an EU-level legal framework to coordinate national legislation on electronic communications networks and services, this includes:
telephony services
the single European
emergency number ‘112’
basic internet access that must now be considered as a universal service by EU countries.
EECC aims to ensure the provision of electronic communication services to end-users that are:
of a good quality
affordable
publicly available
Most importantly, the EECC also aims at ensuring that end-users with disabilities enjoy access and choice to these services on an equal basis with others.
Accessibility with Apple: Designed for all Learners
Celebrating Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on the 19th of May 2021, Apple held an interactive workshop
ITU/WHO Workshop on Telehealth for Persons with Disabilities
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), held a
Road to Addis: Lead2Connect
On the 22nd June 2021, the UN specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), hosted a webinar
Inclusive Employment – Side Event to High-Level Political Forum
On the 14th of July 2021, EUD attended an event called ‘Inclusive employment models and technology to achieve
Road to Addis: Final Webinar
On the 20th of September, the EUD attended a webinar entitled ‘The Road to Addis:
Disability Inclusive Employment
On 7th of October 2021, the EUD attended an event hosted by the European Disability
EURACTIV Digital Inclusiveness
On 12th of October 2021, the EUD attended a webinar event hosted by EURACTIV called
EDF/APPLE – Inclusive Education
On 12th of October 2021, the EUD attended a webinar co-hosted by the European Disability
European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021
On the 2nd and 3rd of December, the European Commission, in cooperation with the EDF,
4th Forum on Persons with Disabilities
On 16 December 2021, the EUD attended a webinar hosted by the World Health Organisation
UN Special Rapporteur on Disability Rights, Mr Gerard Quinn, publishes his report on his visit to the European Union
Last month, in February 2023, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Disability Rights, Mr Gerard
Web Accessibility Action Plan
In January 2023, the European Commission published its Web Accessibility Action Plan 2022-2025 (the Plan)