Accessibility as a standard for all without exception: new law will strengthen the rights of people with disabilities

From June 28, 2025, the accessibility of digital services and products has become a legal obligation. Act No. 351/2022 Coll. on the accessibility of products and services for persons with disabilities, which transposed Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2019/882 of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services into Slovak legislation, represents a significant step towards equality for persons with disabilities. However, it also imposes new obligations on service providers. We provide an overview of the entities to which the act applies, their new legal obligations, and the possible consequences of non-compliance.