Catalonia Accessibility Code
The Codi d'Accessibilitat de Catalunya (Decree 209/2023) is the reference regional regulation on digital accessibility. It goes beyond RD 1112/2018, requiring additional requirements of all Catalan public entities and private companies providing public services in Catalonia.
What is the Catalonia Accessibility Code?
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Regional regulation more demanding than RD 1112/2018 in several aspects.
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Applies to all Catalan public entities and companies providing public services in Catalonia.
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Establishes specific requirements for digital documents, kiosks and communications.
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Supervision and sanctioning regime under the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Our
methodology.
Specific Regulatory Analysis
We identify the additional requirements of Decree 209/2023 beyond national regulation.
Enhanced Compliance Audit
Evaluation covering both RD 1112/2018 requirements and the additional Catalan Code requirements.
Dual Gap Report
Report that clearly distinguishes national from regional non-compliances with a differentiated remediation plan.
Remediation and Verification
Technical support during barrier correction with iterative verifications.
Maintenance and Supervision
Periodic monitoring plan to maintain compliance with Code updates.
Who it is
aimed at
The Catalonia Accessibility Code covers all Catalan public administration and entities providing public services in its territory.
Catalan Administrations
Generalitat, town councils, provincial councils and all Catalan public bodies must comply with Decree 209/2023.
Catalan Universities
Virtual campuses, teaching platforms, electronic headquarters and digital academic content must be accessible.
Companies Operating in Catalonia
Companies providing public services, managing concessions or collaborating with the Catalan administration.
What must be accessible
Institutional websites
Portals of the Generalitat, town councils, provincial councils and dependent entities.
Mobile applications
Apps for Catalan public services, transport, health and education.
Digital documents
PDFs, electronic forms, notifications and administrative resolutions.
Digital kiosks
Information terminals, citizen service points and interactive screens.
Digital communications
Institutional newsletters, official social media and multimedia content.
Educational platforms
Virtual campuses of Catalan universities, digital classrooms and training materials.
Digital health services
La Meva Salut, healthcare appointments, electronic prescriptions and monitoring apps.
Citizen participation
Decidim, digital public consultations, participatory budgets and surveys.
Why we are
different
We build sustainable and scalable accessibility infrastructures.
Dual Compliance: National Regional
We guarantee simultaneous compliance with RD 1112/2018 and Decree 209/2023 in a single intervention.
Access to Public Contracts in Catalonia
Compliance certification is an increasingly valued criterion in Generalitat public tenders.
Anticipation of Future Regulation
The Catalan Code anticipates requirements expected at national level, such as integration of EAA criteria.
Coverage of Additional Requirements
The Code adds requirements for electronic documents, digital communications and service kiosks.
Protection before the Síndic de Greuges
Demonstrating proactive compliance is the best defence against citizen complaints to the Ombudsman.
Improved Citizen Service
An accessible portal allows more than 1.5 million Catalans with disabilities to access public services without barriers.
Risks of non-compliance
Non-compliance with the Code entails specific administrative and contractual consequences within the Generalitat's competence.
Administrative sanctions
The regional sanctioning regime provides for fines proportionate to the severity of the infringement.
Loss of public contracts
Non-compliant entities may be excluded from public tenders and contracts in Catalonia.
Complaints to the Síndic de Greuges
Citizens can file complaints with the Catalan Ombudsman, triggering investigations and public recommendations.
Impact on grants
Entities receiving Generalitat grants may have renewal conditional on compliance.
Compliance with the
Codi d'Accessibilitat.
Certify that your digital assets meet the enhanced requirements of Decree 209/2023. Our report covers both national and additional regional requirements.
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