The deadline for EAA compliance is approaching
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) was designed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities across the European Union. This directive will become national law on June 28, 2025 — and businesses must ensure they have a plan in place and comply by this date to avoid fines and legal penalties. Read our EAA requirements guide to prepare! This applies to both public and private sector companies, including the following:
Websites & Mobile Applications
E-Commerce Services
E-Books & E-Tickets
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Accessible Web Can Help You Reach EAA Compliance
The Act outlines specific accessibility requirements, including ensuring digital content is perceivable, operable, and understandable according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Our tools, services, and education will help you achieve compliance.
1. Demo, Scoping, and Onboarding
We will demo your website and discuss your WCAG goals, current EAA compliance, and specifics from your lawsuit or demand letter (if applicable). Then, we’ll create a proposal outlining the audit and certification project.
2. RAMP Account and A11y Center
Sign up for RAMP to install our A11Y Center immediately. Our platform and specialists will guide you through creating an accessibility statement and assigning and training an accessibility advocate.
3. Initial WCAG Audit
We’ll conduct an exhaustive audit that tests every WCAG success criterion using automated tools, manual code review, and assistive technologies and deliver a detailed report.
4. Accessibility Remediation & Support
We’ll assign a web accessibility specialist to support your team as they complete remediation to ensure tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
5. Accessibility Testing
Our team of individuals with disabilities will test your website using their assistive technologies to identify any remaining barriers. We’ll work with you to eliminate any uncovered issues.
6. Certification and Maintenance
After remediation, we will update your Accessibility Statement and add a Certification Statement. Continue your RAMP Subscription and Partner Program to maintain conformance and display our Certification Seal.
Achieve EAA Compliance without overlays or widgets
Many consider using accessibility overlays—plugins that attempt to make websites more accessible. However, overlays fail to provide full compliance with accessibility standards and do not address the root causes of issues. The European Commission made an official statement on accessibility overlays and EAA compliance:
“Claims that a website can be made fully compliant without manual intervention are not realistic, since no automated tool can cover all the WCAG 2.1 level A and AA criteria.”
Avoid noncompliance penalties
Non-compliance can result in various penalties, depending on the national legislation of each EU member state. These can include fines, legal action, and reputational damage. Understanding the specific enforcement mechanisms in each country where your business operates is important.
Ready to Get Started?
Complying with the EAA helps you avoid legal penalties and opens your business to a broader audience, including the millions of people with disabilities living in the EU. Accessible Web is here to help you navigate the complexities of this legislation and implement lasting accessibility solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your compliance journey.