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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Products Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Products Sector
Start Date :
Aug 14, 2025
Last Date :
Sep 14, 2025
17:30 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 Products 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 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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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
5. Compliance & Implementation • Mandatory Compliance: All government, public sector, and private organizations providing public services must comply. • Periodic Audits: Annual accessibility audits conducted by certified agencies. • Reporting & Feedback: Establish accessible channels for complaints and suggestions from persons with disabilities. • Capacity Building: Training for designers, engineers, developers, and service personnel on accessibility best practices.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
4.4 Communication & Information • Printed Material: Large fonts, high contrast, Braille versions, and simplified text for public documents. • Public Announcements: Clear audio, sign language interpretation, and visual display. • Emergency Information: Accessible emergency instructions in multiple formats.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
4.3 Digital Accessibility • Web & Mobile Apps: Conform to WCAG 2.1 AA standards (text alternatives, keyboard navigation, color contrast). • Forms & Transactions: Easy navigation, error identification, and assistive technology compatibility. • Multimedia: Captions, transcripts, audio descriptions for videos, and sign language interpretation where feasible. • Accessibility Testing: Regular audits using screen readers, magnifiers, and assistive devices.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
4.2 Products • Controls & Operation: Buttons, switches, and interfaces must be operable with limited strength and dexterity. • Audio/Visual Alerts: Visual alerts for alarms, audio feedback for notifications, adjustable volume. • Packaging & Instructions: Clear font, high contrast, Braille or tactile markings where relevant.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
4. Specific Accessibility Standards 4.1 Physical Infrastructure • Entrances & Pathways: Step-free access, ramps with slope ≤1:12, and tactile guidance paths. • Elevators & Lifts: Braille and audible indicators, minimum width 1.1 m. • Restrooms: Accessible toilets with grab bars, wide doorways, and non-slip surfaces. • Signage: High contrast, tactile letters, and pictograms. • Public Transport: Low-floor buses, accessible metro coaches, priority seating, and audio announcements.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
3. General Principles • Equitable Use: Products and services should be usable by all people without segregation. • Flexibility in Use: Allow multiple ways of use and customization for individual needs. • Simple and Intuitive Design: Interfaces and controls should be easy to understand. • Perceptible Information: Information must be effectively communicated using multiple sensory channels. • Tolerance for Error: Minimize hazards and adverse consequences of accidental actions. • Low Physical Effort: Design should require minimal effort to use. • Size and Space for Approach & Use: Appropriate space for individuals with mobility aids.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
2. Scope These standards apply to: • Physical infrastructure: Public buildings, transportation, housing, and public spaces. • Products: Consumer electronics, appliances, and devices. • Digital services: Websites, apps, kiosks, and electronic platforms. • Communication: Public notices, documentation, and media broadcasts.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 1 week ago
Here’s a draft framework for Accessibility Standards, structured for clarity and compliance across products, services, and digital platforms. This is a general, high-level draft that can be adapted for specific sectors: ⸻ Draft Accessibility Standards – India 1. Purpose To ensure products, services, infrastructure, and digital platforms are accessible to all individuals, including persons with disabilities, the elderly, and others with temporary or permanent functional limitations, in compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
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MOHAMMEDASHRAF
MOHAMMEDASHRAF 1 year 1 week ago
Honourable PM ji Namshkar Good morning sir Sir, please Introduce a Seat Selection in our Railway reservation system this is very helpful for aged citizens . while iam bookings a ticket for lower seat always getting upper or middle so it will very difficult to climb I request your attention in this matter seriously Thanks & Regards
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Vishal Kumar
Vishal Kumar 1 year 1 week ago
हमारी सरकार एक कानून ऐसा बनाए जो देश के खिलाफ बोलने ओर देश के साथ गद्दारी करते उन लोगो को सिर्फ फासीवाद ओर कोई भी वकील देश द्रोही का केश न लड सके यदी ऐसा हो तो हमारे देश के अन्दर जो गद्दार है उनको सबक मिलेगा
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