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<p>We want to build a world-leading digital economy in which no one is left behind
by the digital revolution. That means ensuring that as many people as possible can
reap the benefits of being online and the technologies that can transform our lives,
benefit society and drive prosperity and growth.</p><p>However, we are aware that
for disabled people, poor design of apps or websites - which does not take disabled
users into account - remains a significant issue. This is why, in early 2022, DCMS
collected evidence about the nature and scale of the inaccessibility of private sector
websites. We are now exploring how the government can effectively intervene and will
report back in spring 2022.</p><p>This work will complement the government’s 2018
publication of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility
Regulations. Led and monitored by the Government Digital Services (GDS), these regulations
require UK public sector websites and apps to be made accessible, unless it would
be disproportionate to do so.</p><p>In relation to video-on-demand (VoD) content,
the Digital Economy Act 2017 amended the Communications Act 2003 to give the Secretary
of State the power to impose statutory requirements on on-demand services regulated
in the UK in relation to access services - including subtitling and signing. Following
recommendations from Ofcom in December 2018 and July 2021, officials are considering
their proposals and will set out next steps for implementation in due course.</p>
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