Evolution of web accessibility in the public sector: Research findings revealed
Topics of focus:
– What is the level of accessibility on Ukrainian government websites, the primary barriers faced by people with disabilities, and has there been any improvement in the past three years?
Participants:
– Valeriia Tkach, Deputy Chief Executive of E-Services Development, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine;
– Volodymyr Brusilovskyi, Team Leader of the "Action Support Project", UNDP Ukraine;
– Dmytro Popov, author of the study, UNDP in Ukraine's consultant on web accessibility, International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Certified Professional in Web Accessibility.
Why is it interesting?
Government websites' accessibility has shown a steady upward trend for the second consecutive year. In 2023, a notable 22% of the surveyed government sites met the required standards for accommodating people with disabilities, marking a 9% surge from 2021. These findings stem from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, supported financially by the Government of Japan. This annual assessment, conducted by monitoring 100 websites, at the end of 2023, sheds light on the progress made by Ukraine in enhancing digital inclusivity.
Kyiv, February 29, 2024
