International recommendation

Accessibility of public services and mass media for persons with disabilities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Theme:
Participation
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilities
Relevant CRPD article:
Art. 21 – Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information
Source:
CRPD/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 34

Recommended measures (3)

34. The Committee recommends that the State party:

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

(a) Increase the provision of assistive technologies and information in accessible formats that are appropriate for persons with disabilities, including accessible websites, sign language, captioning, Braille, Easy Read and plain language, in relation to all public services.

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Culture and Equality

(b) Increase the accessibility of mass media, particularly in live broadcasting.

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Culture and Equality

(c) Strengthen the provisions of the Broadcasting Act to ensure that all broadcasters provide captioning at all times.