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One month until the European Accessibility Act

The European Accessibility Act is almost here – are you ready?

On the 28th of June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will become effective. The act establishes common accessibility principles, not only for public sector websites like the Web Accessibility Directive from 2016, but also a wide range of private companies, including e-commerce platforms. 

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Let’s get technical

Under the EAA, the affected businesses must comply with EN 301 549, a harmonized European standard. The latest version, EN 301 549 V3.2.1, is primarily based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, and ensures that accessibility is standardized across the European Union. 

Do you have a hard time making heads or tails of it, take a look at our insight, explaining web accessibility for beginners, including a web accessibility dictionary. 

Step-by-step: How to get started

Navigating the path to web accessibility can feel daunting but breaking it down into manageable steps makes the journey much more approachable. Here's a straightforward guide to help you kick-start your accessibility efforts: 

  1. Educate yourself and your team

    There is plenty of information available online, so start exploring! Familiarize your team with the WCAG guidelines and online resources. 

  2. Assess your current situation

    Use automated tools to perform an initial assessment of your website, but keep in mind that automated tests catch only about half of accessibility issues. Don't forget real user feedback for a complete view. 

  3. Make a strategic plan

    Now that you have identified your gaps, outline a roadmap for implementing approvements. Prioritize changes, delegate responsibilities and set realistic timelines. 

  4. Involve all stakeholders

    Accessibility is a team effort. Continue to educate your team and encourage collaboration between departments. 

  5. Recognize accessibility as an ongoing process

    Start making the necessary changes, keeping in mind that accessibility is an ongoing commitment. 

Web accessibilityWe believe that accessibility is the foundation of great design and creates value for everyone.

Discover more information

We have plenty of information available for you in order to get started. To read the rest of the step-by-step guide as well as other helpful and hands-on articles, go to our Web Accessibility page and download our whitepaper or watch our on-demand webinar. Don’t wait until the last minute – start preparing for EAA compliance today!  

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