Accessibility statement generator

New requirements for accessibility statements: what you need to know

Since 1 August 2024, significant changes have been made to the structure of and requirements for accessibility statements. This document, mandatory for all public sector bodies, must now be generated in line with new technical conditions. The changes cover both websites and mobile applications, and the key element is the assessment of conformance with WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

If you are responsible for maintaining a website or mobile application for a public institution, you need to make sure that the accessibility statement complies with the new guidelines. The new version of the document requires:

• Detailed reporting of conformance with WCAG 2.1 requirements
• A description of any barriers preventing full accessibility
• Information about available alternatives to inaccessible content
• Contact details of the person responsible for accessibility
• Procedures for submitting complaints and requests concerning accessibility

Key technical changes

The main change is a new structure and additional technical requirements for publishing the statement:

• The statement must be published in HTML format, which ensures full accessibility for assistive technologies such as screen readers.
• Mandatory HTML identifiers have been introduced which must be included in the statement, such as: a11y-status (accessibility status), a11y-data-sporzadzenie (date of preparation), a11y-aplikacje (mobile applications) or a11y-architektura (architectural accessibility). These identifiers ensure consistency and make the document easy to process.
• Every statement must be updated at least once a year. The date of preparation and of the last review must be clearly stated, and failure to update regularly may lead to sanctions.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs provides detailed technical documentation

The Ministry of Digital Affairs (Ministerstwo Cyfryzacji) has done important work in preparing detailed technical documentation, which is invaluable support for public sector bodies.

The new guidelines are clearly worded, which makes it easier to check that an accessibility statement is correct. Thanks to the precise description of the document structure and guidance on the mandatory elements and HTML identifiers

obliged entities can easily bring their statements into line with the legal requirements. The documentation available on the Ministry of Digital Affairs website lets you check on an ongoing basis whether a statement complies with the regulations: Technical conditions for publication and the structure of the electronic accessibility statement document.

Free accessibility statement generator – step by step

To help public institutions adapt to the new regulations, we have prepared a free accessibility statement generator that guides you simply through the process of creating the document. Our tool meets the new legal and technical requirements, ensuring full compliance with current regulations.

On our website https://standardwcag.pl/generator-deklaracji all you need to do is follow a few simple steps to generate a statement ready for publication:

1. Enter the details of your website or mobile application.
2. Specify the accessibility status in line with WCAG 2.1 requirements.
3. Fill in information about accessibility barriers and contact details.
4. Generate an HTML document that will automatically contain the required HTML identifiers and formats that meet the technical conditions.

Our generator was designed to make the whole process as simple as possible and to ensure full compliance with the legal requirements. With it, you can be sure that your statement will meet all formal and technical requirements.

Why does it matter?

An accessibility statement is not only a legal obligation – it is also a commitment to users with disabilities. Every website and mobile application should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. Make sure your content is accessible and user-friendly for every user.

Remember that the final deadline for bringing existing statements into line with the new requirements is 31 March 2025. Non-compliance after that date may result in sanctions. Use our free generator today and make sure you comply with the regulations.