Article 26. Accessibility of information

The state shall guarantee persons with disabilities the exercise of the rights to information and provide persons with disabilities with information intended for the general public, in accessible formats and using technologies that take into account the different forms of disability.

The state shall promote the use of sign language and other alternative forms of communication as a means of human communication.

The state shall ensure that persons with disabilities have access to television programs, films, theater and other cultural events in formats that are accessible to them. The state television channels shall ensure the broadcasting of news programs with sign language interpretation or subtitles.

The state shall ensure the publication of fiction, school textbooks, other didactic materials and educational tools using alternative forms of communication (Braille script and audio versions).

State bodies and organizations shall be obliged to create additional opportunities on their official websites for persons with disabilities to access information posted there and to use services.

State bodies and organizations shall take into account compliance with the criteria of accessibility for all categories of persons with disabilities when performing state orders for public procurement of information-communication equipment and information support.

State bodies and organizations shall hire – wherever necessary – a sign language interpreter under contract to ensure communication between a representative of that state body or organization and a person with a hearing impairment.