The General Law for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities is a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to promote equality for people with diverse abilities in Mexico. The law includes provisions to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can access public and private services, including digital platforms. It establishes guidelines for accessibility, encouraging organizations to create inclusive digital experiences that accommodate users relying on assistive technologies.

The law mandates that all public and private organizations make their digital content accessible, in line with the WCAG 2.1 guidelines. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, ensuring websites and apps are navigable by keyboard, and providing sufficient contrast for readability. It also requires that multimedia content be accessible through captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions. These measures aim to ensure that digital services are usable by everyone, including neurodivergent users and those with other diverse needs.

The General Law for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities applies to all government agencies, public sector entities, and private organizations providing services to the public in Mexico. Compliance is mandatory for these entities, but private companies offering public services are also strongly encouraged to follow these guidelines to foster inclusivity.

ContentA11y helps organizations comply with the General Law for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities by providing accessibility audits, content remediation, and ongoing support. Our team ensures that your websites, apps, and digital services are accessible to all users, compliant with Mexico’s accessibility laws, and welcoming to those with diverse abilities.