Dutch Accessibility Law

Publication Date: 2007-02-14

Category: Web Site Accessibility

Holland takes a step toward accessibility

As from 1st September 2006, all web sites produced for the Dutch central Government will have to meet strict guidelines on accessibility. This follows in the wake of the Swedish ruling on such Government sites, but in fact is both more strict and more specific.

Hopefully this will have a ripple effect with both regional Government and companies tendering for Government contracts taking the opportunity to examine their own websites. In addition these rules together with those from Sweden and other EU countries will start to form the basis for a Europe wide accessibility initiative.

If you're not sure how your web site measures up to access and W3C standards, why not contact Appropriate Solutions and find out.