Accessible transport and infrastructure
While many EU Member States already have some form of accessibility legislation, there is no EU law on accessibility. EDF is actively working on influencing the outcomes of the European Accessibility Act, which should provide a minimum level of accessibility when it comes to products and services in the EU. Adopting the Accessibility Act will be a big step for the EU to promote the inclusion of its 80 million persons with disabilities.
Timeframe and/or implementation plan
EDF just launched a policy brief at the High Level Political Forum titled “Towards inclusive cities: Making Sustainable Development Goal 11 a reality in Europe”. The objective is to make the link between SDG11 and the work at the EU level to promote the implementation of universal design in European cities. With ongoing advocacy, we are aiming to enhance accessibility to foster the participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of life. EDF pushes for an adoption of the Accessibility Act before the end of 2018.