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South America
Brazil
Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (LBI - Law 13.146/2015)eMAG 3.1WCAG 2.0 WCAG 2.0 AA
Brazil mandates web accessibility for government through the LBI and eMAG model. While private sector enforcement is developing, the law is comprehensive and government compliance has steadily improved.
Legal Framework
The Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (Brazilian Inclusion Law) mandates accessible websites. Government sites follow eMAG (Electronic Government Accessibility Model). The law applies broadly to government and services to the public.
Who Must Comply
- All government websites (mandatory)
- Companies providing public services
- Private sector websites (encouraged)
Key Technical Requirements
eMAG 3.1 compliance for government sites
WCAG 2.0 AA as minimum standard
Accessibility mark/statement on site
Text alternatives for multimedia
Keyboard navigation support
Screen reader compatibility
Enforcement & Penalties
Civil and administrative penalties under LBI. Government sites subject to audit and enforcement.
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