ABNT NBR 17225
ABNT NBR 17225: Digital Accessibility
THE ABNT NBR 17225 is a Brazilian standard that establishes requirements and recommendations to ensure accessibility in web content and applications. Published in 2025, this standard aims to eliminate digital barriers, ensuring that all people, including those with disabilities, can access information and services online independently and efficiently.
Importance of ABNT NBR 17225
Adopting this standard is essential to promote digital inclusion and comply with national legislation, such as the Brazilian Inclusion Law (LBI, No. 13,146/2015). Furthermore, it brings benefits such as:
- Expand the target audience: Approximately 151% of the population has some type of disability according to a study by the WHO and the World Bank
- Improve user experience: Navigation becomes more intuitive and accessible.
- Optimize SEO: Accessible websites rank better in search engines.
Main Guidelines
- Barrier-free navigation: All functionality must be accessible via keyboard and screen readers.
- Accessible design: Adequate contrast, font adjustment and correct use of colors.
- Alternative texts: Images must contain textual descriptions.
- Clear forms: Descriptive labels on fields and buttons.
- Accessibility testing: With automated testing tools, digital accessibility specialist technicians and real users
How to Implement on Your Website
To comply with ABNT NBR 17225, follow these steps:
- Accessibility audit: Identify and correct barriers.
- Team training: Train developers and designers.
- Specialized consultancy: Specialized companies can assist with implementation.
Assistive specializes in digital accessibility solutions and can help your company efficiently comply with ABNT NBR 17225. Our services include:
- Accessibility audits: We identify barriers and provide a detailed remediation plan.
- Specialized consultancy: We help you implement best practices to make your website accessible.
- Development and technical adjustments: We adapt your website to ABNT NBR 17225 standards, ensuring compatibility with screen readers and intuitive navigation.
- Team training: Training developers, designers, and managers to create inclusive digital experiences.
With Assistive, your company not only complies with legislation, but also promotes digital inclusion, improves the user experience, and stands out in the market.
The content of ABNT NBR 17225 can be consulted free of charge at www.abnt.org.br.
