The Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (Law 13.146/2015), also known as the Statute of Persons with Disabilities, is one of the most comprehensive disability-rights laws in the world — and it makes digital accessibility a legal obligation in Brazil. This page explains what the LBI is, how it applies to websites, the standards involved, how it is enforced, and how to comply.
Enacted in 2015 and effective from 2016, the LBI guarantees people with disabilities equal rights and opportunities across education, employment, healthcare, transport, and access to information. Its core purpose is to identify and remove the physical, social, and digital barriers that prevent full participation in society. For organizations operating in Brazil, the most directly relevant part is its treatment of digital accessibility.
Yes. Article 63 makes accessibility mandatory on websites maintained by government bodies and by companies that have their headquarters or a commercial presence in Brazil, so that people with disabilities can reach the information and services offered. Article 78 reinforces this by promoting accessible information and communication technology. Crucially, this reaches the private sector, not only government — any company with a presence in the Brazilian market is expected to provide an accessible digital experience.
The LBI refers to internationally adopted accessibility best practices rather than naming a single technical standard. In practice this means the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Brazilian government bodies additionally follow eMAG (Modelo de Acessibilidade em Governo Eletrônico), the national e-government accessibility model, which is aligned with WCAG. Because WCAG 2.2 is the current version, targeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA across your websites, apps, and documents is the most reliable way to demonstrate conformance.
Brazil does not enforce digital accessibility through a single fixed per-page fine. Instead, enforcement runs through several channels:
As enforcement is driven case by case rather than by a published fine schedule, the practical risk is best understood as remediation orders, civil liability, and reputational harm rather than a single statutory penalty amount.
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The LBI (Law 13.146/2015), also known as the Statute of Persons with Disabilities, is Brazil's comprehensive disability-rights law. Enacted in 2015 and effective from 2016, it guarantees equal access and requires the removal of physical, social, and digital barriers.
Yes. Article 63 makes accessibility mandatory for websites maintained by government bodies and by companies that have their headquarters or a commercial presence in Brazil, so people with disabilities can access the information offered.
The law refers to internationally adopted best practices, which in practice means WCAG. Government bodies follow eMAG, the national e-government accessibility model aligned with WCAG. Targeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the most reliable approach.
Enforcement is led by the Public Prosecutor's Office through civil public actions that can require remediation and damages, alongside consumer-protection bodies and the courts. The LBI also sets criminal penalties for disability discrimination.
If a company has its headquarters or a commercial representation in Brazil and serves Brazilian users, its websites are expected to be accessible under Article 63, regardless of where the parent company is based.
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