The MeAC approach
The MeAC study uses a combination of empirical data gathering and analysis to evaluate the status and eventual progress in relation to eAccessibility in Europe. Work focuses on three core questions:
- What is the current eAccessibility status situation (i.e. what and how much eAccessibility is available) in Europe as a whole and across the Member States?
- How well-developed is current eAccssibility policy at the EU-level and in the Member States?
- What conclusion can be drawn in support of decision-making about possible future needs for reinforced or new policy measures at the EU-level?
A major data gathering programme was implemented to compile the information needed to answer these questions, including:
- A survey of the policy situation in relation to eAccessibility in the EU Member States and in selected comparison countries (Australia, Canada, United States of America)
- Measurement of the status of eAccessibility in each of these countries on a common set of selected indicators
- Survey of key stakeholders (ICT industry, user organisations and public procurement officials)
- Desk research
The dataset generated through these methods provides by far the largest and most representative information on the eAccessibility field in Europe and internationally that has been available anywhere in the world to date.
For an overview of the outcomes of this study, please see “Key results: eAccessibility in Europe“.
