Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Algeria
Algeria's 2002 disability law and its 2006 accessibility decree focus mostly on buildings and transport. A National Accessibility Commission has a communication and technology sub-committee, but no digital accessibility standard was found.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Algeria at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Emerging. Disability law covers access to information, with some initiatives. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2009 |
| Standards | No official standard published yet |
| Main bodies | Ministry of National Solidarity, Family and Women's Condition; National Commission on Accessibility |
The status comes from our Digital Accessibility Adoption Map.
Laws and policies
Main laws and policies
| Law or policy | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Law No. 02-09 on the Protection and Promotion of Persons with Disabilities | 2002 | General disability law. The UN committee has asked for it to be updated. |
| Executive Decree No. 06-455 on accessibility of the environment | 2006 | Mostly physical access measures. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- Solidarity Ministry portal with audio for blind users (since 2013)
- Algerian Sign Language dictionary and staff training
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Algeria has no binding digital accessibility rule yet, but its disability law covers access to information, and there are active initiatives.
We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as international best practice. It makes your services usable for everyone and prepares you for future rules.
How we help
How we can help
Accessibility audits
Website and app audits against WCAG 2.2 AA, in Arabic and English.
Arabic PDF remediation
Arabic PDFs made accessible to screen readers, to PDF/UA.
Arabic screen reader testing
Real testing with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack.
Training and capacity building
Practical programmes for your teams, with certificates.
Questions
Common questions about digital accessibility in Algeria
Is digital accessibility required by law in Algeria?
There is no binding digital accessibility rule yet, but the disability law covers access to information. We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as best practice.
Which standard should we follow in Algeria?
No official standard has been published yet. WCAG 2.2 AA is the international best practice and the basis of most national rules.
Has Algeria ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2009.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Algeria?
Our team works in Arabic and English, and most audit, document remediation and training work can be done remotely. Tell us about your websites, apps and documents, and we reply within 1 working day.
Can you make our Arabic PDFs accessible?
Yes. We remediate Arabic and bilingual PDFs to PDF/UA and WCAG 2.2 AA, and your teams can also use our Arabic PDF Remediation Studio.
Sources
Sources
- African Disability Rights Yearbook: Algeria country report 2021
- Algérie 360: a new web portal adapted for blind users
- UN ESCWA e-inclusion: North Africa
This page is a plain-language summary for information only, not legal advice. Compare with other countries in our guide to digital accessibility laws in the Arab world.
Need help with digital accessibility in Algeria?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.