#52026SC0773EU mid-term report on disability rights strategy 2021-2030
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The report reviews how far the EU and Member States have gone in carrying out the 2021-2030 disability rights strategy, and identifies where progress is still too slow. It covers accessibility, free movement, employment, independent living, education, healthcare, justice, housing, voting rights and public services. For businesses and public bodies, the practical message is that accessibility and disability inclusion are moving from policy commitments into enforceable expectations. Companies providing products, services, transport, digital tools, housing, employment or public-facing services should expect more scrutiny on accessibility, reasonable workplace adjustments and inclusive design.
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Key Changes
- Reviews progress on the EU disability rights strategy and confirms that major gaps remain in employment, poverty, education, healthcare, housing, voting rights and accessibility.
- Highlights new and upcoming EU measures, including the European Disability Card, European Parking Card, accessibility standards and guidance on independent living.
- Signals stronger expectations for Member States, public bodies and service providers to turn disability inclusion commitments into practical, measurable improvements.
Obligations
What this law requires
Member States had to transpose the European Accessibility Act into national legislation by June 2022.
From June 2025, economic operators must ensure that products and services placed on the EU market comply with applicable accessibility requirements under national laws implementing the European Accessibility Act.
Member States must adopt and publish laws and administrative provisions needed to comply with Directive (EU) 2024/2841 on the European Disability Card and European Parking Card by 5 June 2027.
Member States must apply national measures implementing Directive (EU) 2024/2841 from 5 June 2028.
When travelling in the EU for a short stay, holders of the European Disability Card must be granted access to special conditions and preferential treatment offered to residents with disabilities for relevant services, activities and facilities.