Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Syria
Syria passed a new rights-based disability law (Legislative Decree No. 19) in July 2024. No digital or web accessibility rule, standard or programme was found, and the political transition since December 2024 makes implementation unclear.
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Syria at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Limited. No formal digital accessibility framework found. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Ratified in 2009 |
| Standards | No official standard published yet |
| Main bodies | National Council for Persons with Disabilities; Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour |
The status comes from our Digital Accessibility Adoption Map.
Laws and policies
Main laws and policies
| Law or policy | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Decree No. 19 of 2024 on the rights of persons with disabilities | 2024 | Rights-based law covering reasonable accommodation, inclusive education and participation. |
| Law No. 34 of 2004 on Persons with Special Needs | 2004 | Older welfare-based law with no digital provisions. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- UN ESCWA inclusive development work
- Civil society monitoring of the 2024 law
What it means
What this means for your organisation
We found no formal digital accessibility framework in Syria.
We still recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as international best practice, so your services work for people with disabilities and older people, and are ready 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 Syria
Is digital accessibility required by law in Syria?
We found no formal digital accessibility framework. We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as best practice.
Which standard should we follow in Syria?
No official standard has been published yet. WCAG 2.2 AA is the international best practice and the basis of most national rules.
Has Syria ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Ratified in 2009.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Syria?
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
- Watchlist: Legislative Decree No. 19 for 2024
- STJ: Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Syria (2024)
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 Syria?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.