CPACC Global Accessibility Laws 4

Question 1

Which Canadian legislation requires federally regulated organizations to identify and remove accessibility barriers by 2040?

Accepted Answer

Accessible Canada Act (ACA)

Answer

The Accessible Canada Act (ACA), enacted in 2019, mandates barrier-free Canada by January 1, 2040 for federally regulated entities.

Question 2

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) primarily targets which sector?

Accepted Answer

Products and services in the private sector

Answer

The EAA (Directive 2019/882) focuses on private sector products and services, complementing the earlier Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Directive.

Question 3

Under the UK Equality Act 2010, what duty do service providers have toward disabled people?

Accepted Answer

Make reasonable adjustments to avoid substantial disadvantage

Answer

The UK Equality Act 2010 imposes a duty to make 'reasonable adjustments' so disabled people are not at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people.

Question 4

Israel's Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law requires websites of which organizations to be accessible?

Accepted Answer

Public bodies and businesses employing more than 25 workers

Answer

Israel's regulations under the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law require accessibility for public bodies and businesses with more than 25 employees.

Question 5

Which international treaty, ratified by over 180 countries, establishes accessibility as a human rights obligation?

Accepted Answer

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Answer

The UN CRPD, adopted in 2006, is the primary international human rights instrument establishing accessibility obligations for signatory nations.

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CPACC Global Accessibility Laws 4