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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment Sector
Start Date :
Jun 23, 2025
Last Date :
Jul 07, 2025
17:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
Submission Closed

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), in collaboration with MyGov, invites comments and suggestions ...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), in collaboration with MyGov, invites comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public on the draft accessibility standards for the Build Environment sector. These draft standards, which identify non-negotiable rules, have been prepared to strengthen the creation of barrier-free environments in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and relevant rules.

The draft document is now available for review. Click here https://depwd.gov.in/public-consultation-on-draft-accessibility-standard... to read.

All interested individuals are requested to carefully examine the proposed standards and submit their feedback, comments, and suggestions on the MyGov platform, ensuring that personal details are entered accurately during registration.

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BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

What is excellent accessibility?
Good accessibility is the practice of designing and developing websites, apps and other digital products and services that are usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

How to create an accessibility plan?
1. Public Accessibility Plan:- Provide statement of commitment, policies and list actions.
2. Information for internal review and planning:- Include steps associated with specific actions.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

What is the theory of accessibility?
Accessibility theory defines five domains of test event interactions:- physical, perceptive, receptive, emotive and cognitive.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

What are the main rules of accessibility?
1. Web accessibility standards.
2. Perceivable information and user interface. Text alternatives for non-text content.
3. Operable user interface and navigation. Functionality is available from a keyboard.
4. Understandable information and user interface.
5. Robust content and reliable interpretation.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

What does WCAG stand for?
WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. These are a set of internationally recognized standards that provide recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. They are developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and are a key part of web accessibility.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

Is accessibility part of CSR?
CSR allows companies to invest in creating workspaces that everyone can use, no matter their abilities. This means ensuring that offices, digital platforms and communication tools are designed with accessibility.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

How to ask for accessibility needs?
1. Do not ask participants to disclose personal or medical information.
2. Introduce and explain the activity.
3. Explain what will happen on the day.
4. Provide a list of accommodations that will be available, as well as accommodations that can be available on request.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

What is an accessibility strategy?
An accessibility strategy is a plan which explains what needs to be done to make our schools and colleges easier to access and how this will happen. This plan is to make sure that all children have the best chance to be happy, healthy and successful.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav 1 week 5 days ago

How can accessibility be improved?
Step 1: Build community education.
Step 2: Use inclusive language.
Step 3: Make physical spaces accessible.
Step 4: Accommodate non-physical needs.
Step 5: Create safe and accessible transport options.
Step 6: Ensure equal access to information.

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