Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 5
5
Rejected
Paragraph: 27
Market forces fail to improve online accessibility for disabled people
Conclusion
Disabled people should not have to look for alternatives or settle for less when using online shopping and services. Despite the untapped potential of the purple pound, market forces have failed to drive the urgent improvements that are necessary.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of online accessibility but states there is no time left in this Parliament to change the law to mandate accessibility. It notes a cross-government group is examining online exclusion and that government websites are being checked for accessibility.
Paragraph Reference:
27
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
Our reply We know it is important for everyone to have access to online information and services. There is no time left in this Parliament to change the law to force businesses to make their website more accessible. Our Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has set up a group across the government to look at how online information and services exclude people with disabilities. We are also checking the accessibility of government websites.