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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must ensure that any websites or mobile applications they provide, whether used by the public or by staff internally, are accessible to users with disabilities and meet statutory accessibility standards. This duty applies when procuring, building or updating digital services and must be reflected in supplier requirements and ongoing compliance activity.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Health and Social Care
Emerging policy and legislation
2
Bodies with shared interest
Digital Office for Scottish Local Government
Government Digital Service (GDS)
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Standards and frameworks
6