This guideline is meant to implement accessible websites in the Costa Rican public sector.
Name in original language
Directriz N.051-MTSS-MICITT Implementación de sitios web accesibles en el sector público costarricense
Initiative overview
To implement digital technologies under rational principles of efficiency in the use of resources and effectiveness in their application in order to guarantee transparency, accessibility and inclusiveness, as well as to promote substantive increases in the quality of service provided to citizens in accordance with constitutionally established rights.The initiative has the following objectives:To require organs, agencies, institutions and companies in the public sector to comply with accessibility criteria established in the WCAG 2.1 standard "Accessibility Guidelines for Web Content"To provide people with disabilities access to information about information and computer technology (ICT), in a timely manner and at no additional cost to the end user, in accessible formats and with appropriate technologies for different types of disabilities, in order to guarantee real equality of opportunities and treatment, thus avoiding all types of discrimination.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
National Council of Persons with Disabilities
