4 Amendments of Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN related to 2015/0278(COD)
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In someThe concept of accessibility should be seen as a whole. In many situations, common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitateare a prerequisite to the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities. Therefore, this Directive enables Member States to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this Directive, ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in Annex X.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) “accessible products and services” are products and services that are perceptible, operable, usable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities, on an equal basis with others;
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
(3) “persons with functional limitations” means persons who have any physical, mental, cognitive, intellectual or sensory impairment, age -related impairment, or other human body performance -related causes, permanent or temporary, which in interaction with various barriers result in their reduced access to products and services, leading to a situation that requires adaptation to their particular needs of those products and services;
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4
Article 2 – point 4
(4) “persons with disabilities” include persons who have long-term physical, mental, cognitive, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others;