This country/region is part of the Global Law and Policy Page, which contains information about laws that protect disabled people’s rights to participate in the digital world.
- Federal Law n° 13.146 of 2015 (LBI): Statute of Persons with Disabilities. Based on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read Brazil Federal Law No. 13,146/2015 – Statute of Persons with Disabilities (Portuguese).
- Decree No. 6,949/2009: This decree regulates the Access to Information Law (Law No. 12,527/2011) and establishes that public bodies’ websites and applications must be accessible. The decree also defines the accessibility criteria that must be followed by public bodies. Read Brazil Federal Law No. 12,527/2011 – Access to Information (Portuguese).
- Digital Accessibility Best Practices Guide: UK-Brazil Digital Access Programme (2023)