Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Jordan
Jordan's disability law (No. 20 of 2017) requires government and private bodies with public websites to make them accessible to international standards. The Ministry of Digital Economy (MoDEE) publishes government website guidelines based on WCAG 2.1. The Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD) supports and checks compliance.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Jordan at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal requirement. A binding law or regulation requires digital accessibility. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2008 |
| Standards | WCAG 2.1 (MoDEE Government Websites Guidelines 2022) |
| Main bodies | Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD); Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) |
The status comes from our Digital Accessibility Adoption Map.
Laws and policies
Main laws and policies
| Law or policy | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities No. 20 of 2017 | 2017 | Public websites of government and private bodies must be accessible to international standards. The ICT ministry and telecom companies must include accessibility in their services. |
| Central Bank of Jordan Instructions No. 18/2018 | 2018 | Banks must give information in accessible formats, including on their websites. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- MoDEE Government Websites Guidelines 2022 with an accessibility section
- HCD accessibility work on websites, apps and accessible content (2024)
- Electronic disability ID card with MoDEE, and sign language on 128 media works (2024)
- Sign language on the 114 emergency line
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Jordan has a legal requirement for digital accessibility. If your organisation offers digital services in Jordan, you should make sure your websites, apps and documents are accessible to people with disabilities.
We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA. It is the latest version and covers the requirements of earlier versions.
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 Jordan
Is digital accessibility required by law in Jordan?
Yes. Jordan has a binding law that covers digital accessibility, including the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities No. 20 of 2017 (2017).
Which standard should we follow in Jordan?
Official guidance refers to: WCAG 2.1 (MoDEE Government Websites Guidelines 2022). We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA because it covers these requirements.
Has Jordan ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2008.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Jordan?
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
- Law No. 20 of 2017 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Arabic, Jordan government portal)
- MoDEE Government Websites Guidelines 2022 (v2.0)
- HCD Annual Report 2024 (Arabic)
- G3ict DARE Index: Jordan
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 Jordan?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.