Disability Inclusion in the EU: A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under Disability Inclusive Legislation

Disability:IN and the Thomson Reuters Foundation worked with White & Case LLP legal analysis of how three European Union (EU) laws shape disability inclusion in business: the European Accessibility Act, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The report gives multinational companies a high-level overview of three EU laws and how each one relates to disability inclusion in employment, procurement and engagement with consumers.

What you’ll learn

• What the EAA requires to make products and services, such as computers, ATMs, banking and e-commerce, accessible to people with disabilities
• How CSRD reporting connects to workforce disability data, anti-discrimination policies and accessible reporting
• Where the CSDDD’s due diligence touches disability inclusion
• Answers to the questions companies are asking about each law

Frequently Asked Questions

You can also explore commonly asked questions about our 2024 legal analysis, Disability Inclusion in the EU. The FAQ on this study also includes a short update on EU rules that have changed since it was published. The European Accessibility Act has not changed. Because some of the dates and company categories in this report are now out of date, readers should check current EU guidance or speak with a legal advisor to confirm how these rules apply to them.