China’s draft Accessibility Law is designed to provide a comprehensive legal framework to ensure accessibility in both digital and physical spaces. It aligns with the GB/T 37668-2019 ICT standards, focusing on accessibility for websites, mobile apps, and public digital services. The law emphasizes the importance of accessible design, ensuring that people with diverse abilities have equal access to technology and digital content.

The law requires public and private sector entities to ensure that their websites, applications, and digital content comply with national accessibility standards, including the GB/T 37668-2019 guidelines. Key requirements include providing alt text for images, ensuring keyboard navigability, maintaining sufficient contrast, and making multimedia content accessible through captions and transcripts. The law also mandates that digital platforms are compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and voice recognition software.

The draft Accessibility Law applies to all public sector organizations, digital service providers, and companies in China that offer online services. Compliance with the law is mandatory for these entities to ensure equal access to digital services for individuals with diverse abilities.

ContentA11y can guide your organization through compliance with China’s Accessibility Law and GB/T 37668-2019. Our services include accessibility audits, content remediation, and consulting to ensure your digital platforms are fully accessible and compliant with Chinese accessibility regulations.