European Blind Union

Our hidden talents are too often overlooked in the workplace. Discover how our potential can be unlocked in our latest video on #diversity at work. English: tinyurl.com/mpzt9c3h French: tinyurl.com/3jyrkvsy German: tinyurl.com/35seexce Spanish: tinyurl.com/wzpdrjam

@InclusionEurope @MyEDF @EUD_Brussels @EU_Commission @EASPD_Brussels @EU_Social @EURightsAgency @EU_EESC @ENIL_EU @EBU_HQ @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BlindUnion (5/5) “When media content is not accessible, persons with disabilities are denied their most basic human rights”, the joint letter points out. Indeed, media content is central to key areas such as cultural life, political participation or access to information.

@InclusionEurope @MyEDF @EUD_Brussels @EU_Commission @EASPD_Brussels @EU_Social @EURightsAgency @EU_EESC @ENIL_EU @EBU_HQ @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BlindUnion (4/5) And this, combined with the fact that the European Accessibility Act lacks specific media accessibility requirements, has resulted in divergent and most often unsatisfactory approaches to accessibility in the AVMS sector.

@InclusionEurope @MyEDF @EUD_Brussels @EU_Commission @EASPD_Brussels @EU_Social @EURightsAgency @EU_EESC @ENIL_EU @EBU_HQ @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BlindUnion (3/5) As identified by the UN CRPD Committee in its 2025 concluding observations to the EU, Article 7 in its current form is too general, lacks timelines and targets for implementation, and does not cover more modern forms of audiovisual media such as video-sharing platforms.

@InclusionEurope @MyEDF @EUD_Brussels @EU_Commission @EASPD_Brussels @EU_Social @EURightsAgency @EU_EESC @ENIL_EU @EBU_HQ @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BlindUnion (2/5) We all urge to strengthen Article 7 on accessibility as a key provision to implement the #UNCRPD in the audiovisual sector, i.e., move beyond an obligation of progressive improvement and define measurable and enforceable obligations.

(1/5) ✍ Last week, EBU co-signed alongside @InclusionEurope, the @MyEDF, the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People and the @EUD_Brussels a joint letter calling on the @EU_Commission to advance #accessibility in the upcoming AVSMD revision: tinyurl.com/2xfstwu9

#a11y is a fundamental right that persons with disabilities strive for in their daily lives. On #GAAD2026, we call on policymakers, private companies, and civil society to strengthen their efforts towards the effective implementation of accessibility legislation at all levels.

Our hidden talents are too often overlooked in the workplace. Discover how our potential can be unlocked in our latest video on #diversity at work. English: tinyurl.com/mpzt9c3h French: tinyurl.com/3jyrkvsy German: tinyurl.com/35seexce Spanish: tinyurl.com/wzpdrjam

Francesca Sbianchi, Chairwoman of EBU's Advocacy Committee, was recently elected as a member of @MyEDF new Board.  A strong advocate of younger generations' rights, she will bring EDF valuable expertise in many domains.  🤗 Felicitazioni Francesca! In bocca al lupo!

#inclusion must be at the core of innovation. Through its #a11y Techies' interviews, EBU explores different innovative solutions to help #VisuallyImpaired people lead more autonomous and independent lives. 🎥 Visit our YouTube channel to learn more: tinyurl.com/42be5kdw

#VisuallyImpaired people still face obstacles when accessing the labour market.  Promoting #inclusion helps them with unlocking their potential. 💻 Participate in our upcoming employment webinar on 20th June (10:00-12:00 CEST) to learn more about this: tinyurl.com/4jeb8s8m