Activities of Jiří MAŠTÁLKA related to 2015/0278(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Accessibility requirements for products and services (debate) CS
Shadow reports (1)
PDF (2 MB) DOC (480 KB)
Amendments (64)
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The entry into force of the Convention in the Member States’ legal orders entails the need to adopt additional national provisions including for the built environment related to the provision of on accessibility of products and services which without Union action would further increase disparities between national provisions.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) It is therefore necessary to specify accessibility requirements for the placing on the market of products and services as well as the built environment connected to the provision of those products and services, which fall within the scope of this Directive in order to ensure their free circulation in the internal market and persons' mobility.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) It is necessary to provide that, for legislative acts of the Union establishing accessibility obligations without providing accessibility requirements or specifications, accessibility is defined by reference to the accessibility requirements of this Directive. That is the case of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,35 Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,36 and Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,37 which require that technical specifications and technical or functional requirements of the concessions, works or services falling within their scope take into account accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities or "design for all" users. As well as Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council37a and any other future Union legislation referencing accessibility for persons with disabilities. This Directive should help consumers to make informed decisions and the Union should take accessibility into account when revising Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council37b, as well as any existing or future EU legislation referencing accessibility. __________________ 35 Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1). 36 Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65)°. 37 Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243). 37a Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive) (OJ L 95, 15.4.2010, p. 1). 37b Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 64).
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The manufacturer having detailed knowledge of the design and production process is best placed to carry out the complete conformity assessment procedure. The obligations for conformity assessment should rest with the manufactshould not rest only with the manufacturer. A strengthened market surveillance authority could play a crucial role in this procedurer.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) For reasons of proportionality, accessibility requirements should only apply to the extent that they do not impose a disproportionate burden on the economic operator concerned, or require a change in the products and services which would result in their fundamental alteration in accordance with the specified criteria. Control mechanisms nevertheless have to be in place in order to verify, where necessary, the rightful exception from the accessibility requirements application.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) This Directive should follow the principle of 'think small first' and shouldbe wide- reaching, while also takeing account of the administrative burdens that SMEs are faced with. It should set lightprecise and effective rules in terms of conformity assessment and should establish safeguard clauses for economic operators, rather than providing for general exceptions and derogations for those enterpriseseconomic operators could invoke safeguard clauses under exceptional circumstances only, rather than providing for general exceptions and derogations for those enterprises. Exceptions to the rules of conformity assessment should be interpreted restrictively. Consequently, when setting up the rules for the selection and implementation of the most appropriate conformity assessment procedures, the situation of SMEs should be taken into account and the obligations to assess conformity of accessibility requirements should be limited to the extent that they do not pose a disproportionate burden on SMEs. In addition, market surveillance authorities should operate in a proportionate manner in relation to the size of undertakings and to the small serial or non-serial nature of the production concerned, without creating unnecessary obstacles for SMEs and without compromising the protection of public interests.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) In order to facilitate conformity assessment with applicable requirements it is necessary to provide for a presumption of conformity for products and services which are in conformity with voluntary harmonised standards that are adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications of those requirements. The Commission has already issued a number of standardisation requests to the European standardisation organisations on accessibility which would be relevant for the preparation of harmonised standards. The Commission should consider issuing further standardisation requests on specific issues related to this Directive because harmonised standards can significantly facilitate the implementation of this Directive by the Member States and the private sector. In that regard, organizations for persons with disabilities should be directly __________________ 39 Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of 25 October 2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12)
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In the absence of harmonised standards and where needed for market harmonisation purposes, the Commission should be able adopt implementing acts establishing common technical specifications for the accessibility requirements set in this Directive with the involvement of disabled persons' organizations.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) The CE marking, indicating the conformity of a product with the accessibility requirements of this Directive, is the visible consequence of a whole process comprising conformity assessment in a broad sense. This Directive should follow the general principles governing the CE marking of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products. A separate marking system should be introduced in order to be clearer for all consumers, including persons with disabilities, with aged related or any other impairments, that specific products and services comply with this Directive. The CE marking will thus be complemented by information on the packaging to indicate accessibility to the users. __________________ 40 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13/08/2008, p. 30).
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) payment terminals ;
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to telephonyinterpersonal communication services;
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) telephonyinterpersonal communication services and related consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability;
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport servicesvehicles and related infrastructure;
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) e-commerce, websites of products and services providers, private entities mandated to provide a service of general interest, media and news websites, online platforms and social media.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) accommodation services
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may maintain or introduce measures in conformity with Union law which go beyond the minimum requirements for accessibility set out by this Directive.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) “accessible products and services” are products and services that are perceptible, operable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including and persons with disabilities, on an equal basis with others;
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
(2) “universal design” referred to also as “design for all” means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialised design; “universal design” does not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with functional limitations, including and persons with disabilities where this is needed;
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 7
Article 2 – point 7
(7) “TelephonyInterpersonal communications” services”" means services within the meaningas defined in point 5 of Article 2(c) of Directive 2002/21/EC .....of the European Parliament and of the Council;48 __________________ 48 Directive 2002/21/EC.... of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for e... establishing the European Electronic cCommunications networks and services (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 33Code (OJ L ...).
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. General purpose computer hardware and operating systems as well as household appliances operated by a user interface shall comply with the requirements set out in Section I of Annex I.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following self-service terminals: Automatic Teller Machines, ticketing machines and check-in machines, and payment terminals shall comply with the requirements set out in Section II of Annex I.
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. TelephInterpersonal communicationys services, including emergency services and the related consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability, shall comply with the requirements set out in Section III of Annex I.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 9
Article 3 – paragraph 9
9. E-commerce shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VIII of Annex I, websites of products and services providers, media and news websites, online platforms and social media shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VIII of Annex I. The user-generated content is exempted from the requirements set out in Section VIII of Annex I, whilst the available authoring tools shall be accessible for persons with disabilities and shall facilitate the creation of accessible content.
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. Member States may decide, in the light of national conditions,shall ensure that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators, as well as any other services or place for the purchase of any of the products included in this Directive shall comply with the accessibility requirements of Annex I, section X, in order to maximise their use by persons with functional limitations, including and persons with disabilities.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Accommodation services shall comply with the requirements set out in Sections VIII and X of Annex I.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the estimated costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or servicefunctional limitations and persons with disabilities.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The burden shall not be deemed disproportionate where it is compensated by funding from other sources than the economic operator’s own resources, whether public or private. Lack of priority, time or knowledge shall not be considered as legitimate reasons to claim the disproportionate burden.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. A structured dialogue shall be established between relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations and the market surveillance authorities to ensure that adequate principles for the assessment of the exceptions are established in order to ensure that they are coherent.
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. A structured dialogue shall be established between relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities and their representative organisations and the market surveillance authorities to ensure that adequate principles for the assessment of the exemptions are established to make sure they are coherent.
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Each Μember State shall establish a public accessible database register of non –accessible product. Consumers shall be able to consult and log information about non – accessible products. Member States shall take the necessary measures to inform consumers or other interested parties of the possibility to lodge complaints. An interactive system between the national databases shall be envisaged possibly under the responsibility of the Commission or the relevant representative organizations so that information on non- accessible products can be disseminated across the Europe.
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. To facilitate the exchange of information and best practices amongst the market surveillance authorities and to ensure coherence in the application of the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive or in cases deemed necessary following a request by the Commission to express an opinion on exceptions from those requirements, the Commission shall establish a working group formed by representatives of the national market surveillance authorities and the representative organisations of the relevant stakeholders, including persons with disabilities.
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) where applicable, all relevant Union legislation or to the provisions in Union legislation referring to accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. Where a competent authority has used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for a specific product or service it shall notify the Commission thereof. The notification shall include the assessment referred to in paragraph 2 and it shall be made available to the public in accessible formats.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. They shall apply those provisions from [… insert date - : (a) ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for products referred to in point (a) of Article 1(1) - general purpose computer hardware and operating systems; (b) ... [five years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for products referred to in point (b) of Article 1(1) - self - service terminals; (c) ... [four years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for products referred to in point (c) of Article 1(1) - consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to telephony services; (d) ... [four years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for products referred to in point (d) of Article 1(1) - consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capabilities related to audiovisual media services; (e) ... [four years after date of the entry into force of this Directive] for products referred to in point (e) of Article 1(1) - household appliances operated by a user interface; (f) ... [four years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (a) of Article 1(2) - telephony services; (g) ... [six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. for services referred to in point (b) of Article 1(2) - audiovisual Media services; (h) ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (c) of Article 1(2) - air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services (websites and mobile applications); (i) ... [five years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (c) of Article 1(2) - air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services (self-service terminals and ticketing machines); (j) ... [10 years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (c) of Article 1(2) , air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services (vehicles and infrastructure); (k) ... [five years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (d) of Article 1(2) - banking services and payment terminals (self-service terminals and payment terminals); (l) ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (d) of Article 1(2) - banking services and payment terminals (banking service); (m) ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (e) of Article 1(2) - e-books; (n) ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (f) of Article 1(2) - e-commerce, websites of providers of products and services, social media and new websites, and online platforms; (o) ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (g) of Article 1(2) - accommodation services (websites); (p)- ... [three years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for services referred to in point (g) of Article 1(2) - accommodation services (built environment).
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section I – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – Section I – point 2 a (new)
2a. Functional performance requirements (a) usage without vision Where ICT provides visual models of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require vision. (b) Usage with limited vision Where ICT provides visual models of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make better use of their limited vision. (c) Usage without perception of colour Where ICT provides visual models of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user perception of colour. (d) Usage without hearing Where ICT provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require hearing. (e) Usage with limited hearing Where ICT provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation with enhanced audio features. (f) Usage without vocal capability Where ICT requires vocal input from users, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require them to generate vocal output. (g) Usage with limited manipulation or strength Where I CT requires manual actions, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of the ICT through alternative actions not requiring manipulation or hand strength. (h) Usage with limited reach Where ICT products are freestanding or installed, the operational elements will need to be within reach of all users. (i) Minimising the risk of triggering photosensitive seizures Where ICT provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that minimises the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. (j) usage with limited cognition The ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation incorporating features that make it simpler and easier to use. (k) Privacy Where ICT incorporates features that are provided for accessibility, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that maintained privacy when using those ICT features that are provided for accessibility.
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section III – Part A – point 1
Annex I – Section III – Part A – point 1
1. The provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, shall be achieved by: (a) ensuring the accessibility of the products they use in the provision of the service, in accordance with the rules laid down in point B on "Related terminal equipment with advance computing capability used by consumers" (b) providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : (i) the information content shall be made available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways byaccessible web format and electronic non- web document by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust in accordance with point (c) (ii) shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the users and via more than one sensory channel, (ii) alternavice in combination with the related terminal equipment, and its compatibility with assistives to non-text content shall be provided; (iii) the echnologies (iii) shall be provided on alternative non-electronic information, including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point (c). (c) making websites accessibls upon request. The alternative non-electronic formats may include large print, Braille or easy-to-read text. (c) making websites accessible and online applications needed for the provision of the service in a consistent and adequate way for users’' perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level; (d) providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services; making mobile-based services including mobile applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users´ perception, operation and understanding, including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative, and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at Union and international level,
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section III – Part B a (new)
Annex I – Section III – Part B a (new)
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – – introductory part
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – – introductory part
The design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities and those with age -related impairments, shall be achieved by makeeting accessible the followingthe functional performance requirements set out in point C. The design and production of products shall include:
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point i
(i) must be available by more than one sensory channel;shall be understandable
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point ii
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) must be understandshall be perceivable;
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point iii
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) must be perceivable;shall have an adequate size and type of fonts with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to maximize its readability in foreseeable conditions of use
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point iv
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) shall havbe made available ain adequate size of fonts in foreseeccessible web format and electronic non- web documents by making them perceivable, operable, use conditions; nderstandable and robust
Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point b
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point b
(b) the packaging of the product including the information provided in it (opening, closing, use, disposal); which:
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point b – point i (new)
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point b – point i (new)
(i) shall meet the requirements laid down in point (a)
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – point 2 – point b – point ii (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point 2 – point b – point ii (new)
(ii) shall in a simple and precise way inform the users that the product incorporates accessibility features and its compatibility with assistive technologies
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c
(c) the product instructions for use, installation and maintenance, storage and disposal of the product, whether provided separately or integrated within the product, which shall comply with the following:
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c – point i
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c – point i
(i) content of instruction shall be made available in text formats that can be used for generating alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways and via more than one sensory channel, andaccessible web format and electronic non- web document by making them perceivable, operable, understandable and robust
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c – point ii
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) instructions shall provide alternashall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the product and its compatibility with a variety of assistives to non-text content;echnologies available at Union and international level
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
(iia) shall be provided on alternative non-electronic formats upon request. The alternative non-electronic formats may include large print, Braille, or easy-to- read text
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point f
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point f
(f) the interfacing of the product with assistiveproduct shall provide compatibility with a variety of assistive devices and technologies available at Union and international level, including hearing technologies, such as hearing aids, telecoils, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices.
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) accommodation services (built environment)
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – title
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – title
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point a
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point a
(a) provide for communication and orientation via more than one sensory channel; including : (i) where the product provides visual modes of communication and operation, the product shall provide at least one mode of information and operation that does not require vision, (ii) where the product provides auditory modes of information and operation, the product shall provide at least one mode of information and operation that does not require hearing
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point b
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point b
(b) provide for alternatives to speech for communication and orientation; where the product requires vocal input from users, the product shall provide at least one mode of operation, that does not require the users to generate orally - generated sounds like speeches, whistles or clicks.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point c
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point c
(c) provide for flexible magnification and contrast;where the product provides visual modes of communication and operation, provide for features that enable users to make better use of their limited vision, including by providing flexible magnification without loss of content or functionality, flexible contrast and brightness, and where possible, it should include flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background visual elements and flexible control over the field of vision required
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point d
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point d
(d) provide for an alternative colour to convey information; visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of colour,
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point e
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point e
(e) provide for flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background including for reducing background noise and improve clarityuser control of volume and enhanced audio features to improve audio clarity, including flexible ways to separate and control foreground from background sound where voice and background are available as separate audio streams;
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point g
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point g
(g) provide for sequential control and alternatives to fine motor control; including where the product requires manual actions, the product shall provide features that enable users to make use of the product through alternative modes of operation not requiring fine motor control like manipulation or hand strength, nor operation of more than one control at the same time
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point h
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point h
(h) provide for modes of operation with limited reach and strength; including where product is free-standing or installed, the informational and operational elements shall be located within standard accessible reach ranges or it shall be possible for a user to place it within reach
Amendment 684 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point i
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point i
(i) provide avoidance ofwhere the product provides visual modes of information, the product shall provide at least one mode of information that minimizes the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point i a (new)
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) provide for features that make its communication and user operation simpler and easier to use
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point i b (new)
Annex I – Section IX – Part A – point 2 – point i b (new)
(ib) where the product provides features that are provided for accessibility, the users 'privacy shall be maintained when using those features
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section IX – Part B a (new)
Annex I – Section IX – Part B a (new)
Ba. Functional performance requirements (a) usage without vision Where ICT provides visual models of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require vision. (b) Usage with limited vision Where ICT provides visual models of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make better use of their limited vision. (c) Usage without perception of colour Where ICT provides visual models of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user perception of colour. (d) Usage without hearing Where ICT provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require hearing. (e) Usage with limited hearing Where ICT provides auditory modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation with enhanced audio features. (f) Usage without vocal capability Where ICT requires vocal input from users, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require them to generate vocal output. (g) Usage with limited manipulation or strength Where I CT requires manual actions, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of the ICT through alternative actions not requiring manipulation or hand strength. (h) Usage with limited reach Where ICT products are freestanding or installed, the operational elements will need to be within reach of all users. (i) Minimising the risk of triggering photosensitive seizures Where ICT provides visual modes of operation, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that minimises the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. (j) usage with limited cognition The ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation incorporating features that make it simpler and easier to use. (k) Privacy Where ICT incorporates features that are provided for accessibility, it shall provide at least one mode of operation that maintained privacy when using those ICT features that are provided for accessibility.