eCH-0059Switzerland
eCH-0059 E-Government Accessibility Standard
Swiss accessibility standard (eCH-0059 v3, WCAG 2.1 AA) used by the federal administration under the Federal Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against People with Disabilities (BehiG/LHand).
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Switzerland
- Issued by
- eCH Association / Federal Chancellery
- Year
- 2015
- Conformance Standard
- WCAG 2.1 AA
- Applies To
- Swiss federal administration (cantons have their own rules)
- What it requires
- Disability Discrimination Act (BehiG) + eCH-0059 technical standard
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