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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)
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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_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

What is the highest accessibility standard?
Level AAA is the highest level of WCAG conformance, inclusive of every success criterion. Meeting Level AAA standards will ensure your content is accessible for the widest range of users.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

What are the five barriers to accessibility?
According to the Government of Ontario, there are five identified barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities. These barriers are attitudinal, organizational or systemic, architectural or physical, information or communications and technological.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

What are the four pillars of accessibility?
These four principles are known by the acronym POUR for Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. POUR is a way of approaching web accessibility by breaking it down into these four main aspects.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day 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_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

What is the aim of accessibility?
Overall, accessibility is about creating an inclusive society where everyone can participate fully, regardless of their abilities. By designing spaces, services, and products with accessibility in mind, we can ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to the world around them.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

Why is it important to have standards for accessibility?
Accessibility is about removing barriers enabling users to engage and participate in everyday activities. This includes reducing and overcoming the barriers that might occur for people with disabilities and includes the digital and physical interactions that people have in everyday life.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

Why is accessibility important?
Accessibility is crucial because it ensures that everyone including people with disabilities, can equally access and participate in various aspects of life, including information, services and digital spaces. It is not just about including those with disabilities but also about creating a better experience for everyone. By removing barriers, accessibility promotes inclusivity, equal opportunities and social justice.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

4. Beyond Compliance:
(a) Promote accessibility as a design principle:-
Encourage professionals to go beyond minimum compliance and integrate accessibility into the core design process.
(b) Foster a culture of inclusivity:-
Emphasize that accessibility benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities.
(c) Integrate accessibility into training and education:-
Ensure that future professionals in the built environment sector are equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and build accessible spaces.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

(d) Incorporate the standards into building codes and regulations:-
Make the accessibility standards legally binding to ensure widespread adoption.
(e) Address the access needs of neurodiverse individuals:-
Consider provisions for quiet rooms and other accommodations in public spaces.
(f) Encourage the use of technology:-
Integrate tech-enabled solutions in infrastructure design to enhance accessibility.

BrahmDevYadav_2
BrahmDevYadav_2 2 weeks 1 day ago

3. Implementation and Enforcement:
(a) Establish a clear accountability mechanism:-
Define responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the standards.
(b) Appoint accessibility officers:-
Consider designating officers at local levels to streamline coordination and monitoring.
(c) Mandate accessibility audits:-
Implement regular audits to ensure compliance with the standards and identify areas for improvement.