„The Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) is a public-private partnership led by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It includes organizations that represent people with print disabilities such as the World Blind Union (WBU); libraries for the blind; standards bodies; and organizations representing authors, publishers and collective management organizations.“
„The main purpose of the Act is to make certain products and services that are manufactured and provided in the EU market accessible to persons with disabilities. The main products covered are computers and operating systems, self-service terminals such as payment terminals, ATMs and some ticketing and check-in machines, as well as interactive self-service terminals that provide information. It also includes smart phones, TV sets and set-top boxes and e-readers. Services covered include most telecommunication services, the European emergency number “112”, access to audio-visual media services, some elements of transport services, consumer banking services, e-commerce, e-books and dedicated software.“
„From the date of its publication on June 28, 2019, EU member states will have three years (i.e. up to June 28, 2022), to transpose the provisions of the Directive into national law, and a further three years (i.e. up to June 28, 2025), to apply those provisions.“
Source: https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2020/02/article_0007.html