Outside the European Union
Digital accessibility in Switzerland
The eCH-0059 standard, the Disability Discrimination Act and the impact of the EAA.
In Switzerland, the Disability Discrimination Act (LHand/BehiG) requires the Confederation’s online services to be accessible, according to the eCH-0059 standard based on WCAG. Swiss companies selling in the European Union must also take the European Accessibility Act into account.
Key facts
- Standard
- eCH-0059, based on WCAG
- Legislation
- Disability Discrimination Act, cantonal rules, EAA for the EU market
- Who is affected
- Public administrations and companies active on the European market
- Our working languages
- French, German, English
What is expected
- Federal online services that are accessible to everyone
- The eCH-0059 standard as the reference
- For cantons and municipalities, rules specific to each canton
- For exporting companies, EAA compliance of products and services sold in the EU
The eCH-0059 standard
Published by the eCH association, the eCH-0059 standard adopts WCAG level AA. It is the reference for Swiss administrations and a solid basis for private companies.
Our services in Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
Does the EAA apply to a Swiss company?
Yes, as soon as it offers products or services covered by the directive to consumers in the European Union.
Can you audit against eCH-0059?
Yes: our audits follow WCAG level AA, on which the standard is based.
Do you work in German-speaking Switzerland?
Yes, in German as well as in French.