Break down barriers...

The European Commission is exploring the merits of producing a "European Accessibility Act", which would be a business-friendly proposal to substantially improve the proper functioning of the internal market for accessible goods and services.

The initiative aims to ensure that people with disabilities have access on an equal basis with others to the physical environment, to transport, to information and communication services. It will also benefit people with limited mobility such as the elderly.

The Commission has released details of a Consultation process which is aimed at gathering views from

- Businesses and organisations from both public and private sector

- People with disabilities

- General public

Further Information:

Information about the consultation: More details here

Online survey: More details here

The consultation survey has been prepared by the European Commission. Closing date: Wednesday, 29th February 2012.