{"id":8835,"date":"2023-11-16T07:18:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T07:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/?p=8835"},"modified":"2025-01-15T12:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:56:01","slug":"royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Legislative Decree 1112\/2018: Keys to Digital Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;189345&#8243;]The <strong>Royal Decree 1112\/2018<\/strong> on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications in the public sector marks a turning point in how Spain addresses the challenges of digital accessibility. This regulation is essential to ensure that all people, including those with disabilities, can access the information and online services offered by the public sector without barriers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[lwptoc]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#What-is-the-Royal-Decree-11122018\" >What is the Royal Decree 1112\/2018?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#What-regulation-complements-the-Royal-Decree-11122018-in-Europe\" >What regulation complements the Royal Decree 1112\/2018 in Europe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#How-can-I-know-if-a-website-is-accessible-according-to-the-RD-11122018\" >How can I know if a website is accessible according to the RD 1112\/2018?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#What-are-the-requirements-of-the-Royal-Decree-11122018\" >What are the requirements of the Royal Decree 1112\/2018?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#What-is-the-impact-of-the-Royal-Decree-11122018-on-society\" >What is the impact of the Royal Decree 1112\/2018 on society?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#Who-must-comply-with-the-Royal-Decree-11122018\" >Who must comply with the Royal Decree 1112\/2018?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#Are-there-penalties-for-not-complying-with-the-RD-11122018\" >Are there penalties for not complying with the RD 1112\/2018?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/royal-legislative-decree-1112-2018-keys-to-digital-accessibility\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an increasingly digital world, web and mobile app accessibility has become a priority. The <strong>Royal Decree 1112\/2018<\/strong> emerges as a response to the need for digital inclusion, establishing clear criteria for the accessibility of digital content in the public sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-Royal-Decree-11122018\"><\/span>What is the Royal Decree 1112\/2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>RD 1112\/2018<\/strong> is a regulation that establishes the requirements that public sector websites and mobile applications in Spain must meet to be considered accessible. Its goal is to ensure that everyone can access information and digital services, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-regulation-complements-the-Royal-Decree-11122018-in-Europe\"><\/span>What regulation complements the Royal Decree 1112\/2018 in Europe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Directive (EU) 2016\/2102 of the European Parliament complements the <strong>RD 1112\/2018<\/strong>, establishing accessibility requirements for public sector websites and mobile applications at the European level.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-I-know-if-a-website-is-accessible-according-to-the-RD-11122018\"><\/span>How can I know if a website is accessible according to the RD 1112\/2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accessible websites must have a visible accessibility statement informing about their compliance level with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/standards-guidelines\/wcag\/glance\/es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCAG 2.1.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-requirements-of-the-Royal-Decree-11122018\"><\/span>What are the requirements of the Royal Decree 1112\/2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This decree requires that digital content comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA. It also requires public sector entities to maintain an up-to-date accessibility statement and establish a feedback mechanism for users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-impact-of-the-Royal-Decree-11122018-on-society\"><\/span>What is the impact of the Royal Decree 1112\/2018 on society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The implementation of the <strong>RD 1112\/2018<\/strong> has a significant impact on society by improving access to information and digital services for all citizens, especially those with disabilities. This promotes equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the digital realm.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-must-comply-with-the-Royal-Decree-11122018\"><\/span>Who must comply with the Royal Decree 1112\/2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To comply with the <strong>RD 1112\/2018<\/strong>, public sector entities must conduct regular audits of their websites and mobile applications, implement necessary corrections to achieve the required accessibility level, and train their staff in digital accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are-there-penalties-for-not-complying-with-the-RD-11122018\"><\/span>Are there penalties for not complying with the RD 1112\/2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, entities that fail to meet the accessibility requirements established in the <strong>RD 1112\/2018<\/strong> may face penalties, highlighting the importance of taking measures to ensure accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Royal Decree 1112\/2018<\/strong> is a cornerstone for digital inclusion in Spain, ensuring that technology serves as a bridge and not a barrier. 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