Activities of Kinga GÖNCZ related to 2012/0340(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Accessibility of public sector bodies' websites (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of public sector bodies' websites
Amendments (19)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. According to the UNCRPD, persons with disabilities include those having long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which - in interaction with various barriers - may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 8
Article 2 – point 8
(8) ‘'Public sector body’ means the S' refers to the Union institutions in the Member States (e.g. the Commission Representation in the Member States and the European Parliament Information Office for the Member States) and the state, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law as defined in Article 1 (9) of Directive 2004/18/EC, and associations formed by one or several such authorities or one or several such bodies governed by public law.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) ‘Web-accessibility’ means user- friendly interaction with respect to all users, especially taking into consideration the concept of communication defined in Article 2 of the UN Convention, which includes languages, display of text, Braille, tactile communication, large print, and accessible multimedia, as well as written, audio, plain-language, human- reader and augmentative and alternative modes, means, and formats of communication, including accessible information and communication technology.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception, operation and understanding, involving persons with disabilities and the elderly, as well as their representative organisations, including adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary, providing an accessible electronic alternative;
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The websites concerned that meet harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been drawn up and published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, shall be presumed to be in conformity with the web-accessibility requirements covered by those standards or parts thereof, set out in Article 3. Moreover, concrete deadlines for the enforcement of standardization tasks shall be set by the Commission.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall support appropriate mechanisms for consultations on web- accessibility with relevant stakeholders and organisations representing the interests of people with disabilities and of the elderly, and make public any developments in web- accessibility policy together with the experiences and findings from the implementation of conformity of web- accessibility requirements.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall cooperate at Union level with industry, social partners and civil society stakeholders, with facilitation by the Commission, in order to review, for the purpose of the annual reporting referred to in Article 7(4), market and technological developments and progress in web- accessibility and to exchange best practices.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall monitor the compliance of the websites concerned with the requirements for web-accessibility on a continuous basis, using the methodology provided for in paragraph 4, including the possibility of monitoring by organizations representing persons with disabilities and the elderly.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. Persons with disabilities, the elderly, and their representative organisations shall be involved in the advisory committee to examine any future specifications in the requirements for web-accessibility. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 3
Annex 1 – point 3
(3) Social-security benefits: unemployment benefits, child allowances, medical costs (reimbursement or direct settlement), student grants., housing benefits, disability benefits, transport benefits, etc.; social services and institutions;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 4
Annex 1 – point 4
(4) Personal documents: passports or driving licenseidentity cards, driving license and other documents issued by authorities, as well as documents certifying professional training or skills
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 7 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) Reporting incidents of fire to the authorities
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 7 b (new)
Annex 1 – point 7 b (new)
(7b) Agencies concerned with fundamental rights (e.g. anti- discrimination bodies, authorities, law courts, ombudsmen, etc.)
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 8
Annex 1 – point 8
(8) Public libraries, e.g. catalogues and search tools, national museums and galleries
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 10
Annex 1 – point 10
(10) Enrolment in higher education or university, supported schools and vocational trainings, educational bodies and institutions
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 12
Annex 1 – point 12
(12) Health-related services: emergency medical care, interactive advice on the availability of services, online services for patients, appointments.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 12 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) Websites for target audiences with disabilities and the elderly
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 12 b (new)
Annex 1 – point 12 b (new)
(12b) Calls for tenders and proposals for relevant Union funds, national and local grants
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 12 c (new)
Annex 1 – point 12 c (new)
(12c) Public transport