BS EN 301549 covers a wide range of requirements for a variety of ICT solutions. It is relevant for all organizations who buy, develop or manufacture ICT products or services. The present document specifies the functional accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services, together with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each accessibility requirement in a form that is suitable for use in public procurement within Europe.
BS EN 301549 is intended to be used with web-based technologies, non-web technologies, and hybrids that use both. It covers both software and hardware as well as services.
BS EN 301549 includes background information, the scope of the standard, and links to other standards, definitions, and explanations of abbreviations.
BS EN 301549 on accessibility requirements for ICT products and services is applicable to:
BS EN 301549 is intended for use by both providers and procurers, but it is expected that it will also be of use to many others as well. BS EN 301549 explains the functionality that is needed to enable users with different abilities to locate, identify and operate functions in technology.
BS EN 301549 provides additional resources related to improving accessibility for users with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities.
BS EN 301549 provides an overview and simple explanation of the structure of the present document, including an explanation of how it can be used.
BS EN 301549 provides specific testable criteria for accessible ICT, related to technical requirements for different kinds of ICT, starting with generic requirements.
BS EN 301549:2021 supersedes BS EN 301549:2019, which is withdrawn.
The significant changes since BS EN 301549:2019 are:
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