Accessibility in the Federal Administration
Information and services that are available digitally make it easier for people with disabilities to communicate with public sector bodies. This enables social involvement and political participation for all.
The Federal Administration strives to make web content and mobile applications accessible. The eCH-0059 Accessibility Standard Version 3 requires compliance with the criteria of WCAG 2.1 at conformance level AA.
Overarching provisions
Accessibility provisions are set out in the following ordinances:
- Article 9 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) explains the guarantee of equal access to information and services for the public.
- Article 8 paragraph 2 of the Federal Constitution states that no person may be discriminated against because of a physical, mental or psychological disability.
- The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires measures to be taken to prevent, reduce or eliminate discrimination.
- The Ordinance on the Elimination of Discrimination against People with Disabilities (EPDO) contains provisions on the requirements to accommodate people with disabilities when designing federal services.
- Article 3 Principles Federal Act on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfillment of Official Tasks (EMBAG). Paragraph 4 They shall ensure that their services are accessible to the entire population.
Accessibility statement
The EPA website and the federal administration's job portal are partially compliant with WCAG 2.1, conformance level AA. The exceptions are listed below.
Exceptions
The content listed below is not accessible for the following reasons:
- A significant portion of the PDF documents provided on this website are not accessible.
- Numerous images do not have sufficient or suitable alternative text.
- Some pages contain videos without subtitles or content embedded via iFrames, the accessibility of which cannot be guaranteed.
- Content in sign language is not offered.
Data
The accessibility statement was created on May 7, 2025.
The accessibility statement was last reviewed on May 7, 2025.
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