Digital accessibility for government

As a government, you want all citizens to be able to use your digital services and to comply with the Digital Government Act.

Digital Government Act
The benefits
How we make your government digitally accessible

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For the government in brief

Digital accessibility is an issue that has become increasingly important within government. In a world where online communication is the norm, it is crucial that everyone, regardless of disability, can participate fully. This is especially true in communication between the government and citizens. Websites and apps of government bodies should therefore be accessible to everyone.

But how do you make sure your digital channels comply with WCAG guidelines for government? And why should you prioritise this as a government agency?

Voor wie?

Governing bodies

Administrative bodies within the meaning of the Awb, such as municipalities and implementing bodies (UWV, SVB, Tax Office, DUO, RDW)

Semi-public authorities

Designated organisations such as the healthcare sector, educational institutions and pension funds

Judiciary

Public prosecutors, members of the court/courts.

De Wet Digitale Overheid in het kort

Wat is het?

De overheid heeft Richtlijn 2016/2102 omgezet naar het Besluit digitale toegankelijkheid overheid. Dit is onderdeel van de Wet Digitale Overheid (Wdo) sinds juli 2023.

Waarom en voor wie?

De wet is erop gericht om alle (semi-) overheidsinstanties digitaal toegankelijk te maken zodat iedereen digitaal mee kan doen.

Welke diensten?

Deze diensten van de overheid moeten digitaal toegankelijk zijn:

Web-gebaseerde informatie-, interactie-, transactie- en participatiediensten
Nieuwe aanbestedingen
Bestaande diensten
Mobiele applicaties
PDF's

Hoe?

Websites, apps en online documenten moeten voldoen aan aan de Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). De Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) zijn ontwikkeld om het web toegankelijker te maken voor iedereen. Dit kan je doen door een WCAG onderzoek in te zetten.

Meer informatie over WCAG onderzoeken

Wat moet je doen?

Als overheidinstantie zal je een toegankelijkheidsverklaring moeten publiceren op de website of de mobiele applicatie. Dit is een actuele verklaring over de conformiteit van de website of mobiele applicatie. Deze verklaring komt ook in het register te staan van Digitoegankelijk.

Alles over de Wet Digitale Overheid

De voordelen van een digitaal toegankelijke overheid

Verbreed je dienstverlening

Je zorgt ervoor dat alle burgers, inclusief mensen met een beperking, ouderen en mensen in afgelegen gebieden met beperkte internettoegang, toegang hebben tot jullie diensten en informatie.

Vereenvoudigde communicatie

Een heldere communicatie zorgt ervoor dat burgers snel en efficiënt informatie kunnen vinden en begrijpen, wat de aanvraagprocessen voor vergunningen en andere diensten aanzienlijk versnelt.

Voorkom juridische complicaties

Door te voldoen aan de toegankelijkheidsnormen, zoals de WCAG richtlijnen, minimaliseer je het risico op rechtszaken wegens het niet naleven van de wetgeving.

WCAG and the Digital Government Act

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines were created to help everyone with digital accessibility. These are 55 success criteria that explain how to take digital accessibility into account. To comply with the Digital Government Act (Wdo), the WCAG guidelines play an important role.

All about the WCAG

4 principes. 13 richtlijnen. 31 criteria level a. 24 criteria level aa. 31 criteria level aaa

Make your government digitally accessible

To properly secure digital accessibility in your organisation, you might need some help. Don't just think about a WCAG review of your digital services or making PDFs accessible.

To properly secure digital accessibility in your organisation, the right steps are also important.

Project Management for Government

How we make your government accessible

Implementation plan for digital accessibility
You can integrate our turnkey implementation plan directly into your organisation, making the transition smooth and without an immense time investment. We unburden your team, allowing employees to focus on their core activities while we take care of digital accessibility.
- Project Management for Government
  Full assurance within your government organisation so that you comply with the Digital Accessibility Act.
Informing external stakeholders
Informing external stakeholders is an important part of our approach. We understand the importance of transparency and open communication with all stakeholders, and ensure they are aware of the steps being taken to improve digital accessibility.
Compliance with laws and regulations
We ensure that your digital platforms are not only accessible to all, but also fully compliant with current laws and regulations. This protects your organisation from potential legal problems and enhances your reputation as an accessible and responsible public authority.
- WCAG 2.2 audits
  Use our WCAG audits to get a clear picture of how accessible your website, app or PDF document is.
- Trainings
  Take one of our accessibility training courses and become a specialist in digital accessibility.
- Advice
  Get additional advice and support on digital accessibility.
- Awareness
  What is digital (in)accessibility and who are you ultimately digitally accessible to?
Staying accessible
Through the previous steps, we secure digital accessibility in your organisation's processes. As a result, your organisation will be ready to comply with legislation in the years to come, but more importantly you will be digitally accessible to everyone. So are you to anyone with a disability.

Your government for all

Are you like Carolina raving enthusiasm to make your government digitally accessible? Or are you just struggling with your hands in your hair? Contact us and we will be happy to help you get started.