Make Your Website Accessible & Compliant with the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
Ensure your website meets legal requirements while improving usability for all users, including those with disabilities
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- Required by law: Compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) & WCAG 2.1
- Expands your audience: 15% of the world’s population has a disability
- Improves user experience for all visitors
- Boosts SEO and search rankings
- Avoids legal penalties and reputational damage
Our Accessibility Services
How we can help you
Accessibility Audits & Reports
Identify compliance gaps with a detailed assessment.
WCAG-Compliant Website Design & Development
Create or modify websites to meet accessibility standards.
Ongoing Monitoring & Compliance Support
Keep your site updated with evolving regulations.
User Testing with Assistive Technologies
Real feedback from users who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other tools
Training & Consulting
Empower your team with best practices for accessibility.
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Improving accessibility for a learning space
The Learning rooms
The Learning rooms
The EAA Compliance Deadline (June 28, 2025) refers to the deadline for entities to comply with the Equal Access to Act (EAA). The EAA is a legal framework designed to ensure that digital platforms and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The compliance deadline is set for June 28, 2025, meaning that by this date, companies must ensure that their websites, applications, and digital services meet the required accessibility standards.
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Request an AuditExamples of obligations for key sectors
Industry-specific legal obligations tied to the EAA might vary
E-Commerce
Accessibility of Websites
Online retail businesses must ensure that their websites are navigable by people with disabilities. This includes accessible product pages, checkout processes, and customer service channels.
Obligation to Accommodate
E-commerce platforms must offer reasonable accommodations to customers with disabilities (e.g., screen reader compatibility or voice-activated navigation).
Penalties
Fines for non-compliance with accessibility standards, potential loss of customers with disabilities.
Banking and Financial Services
Digital Accessibility
Online banking platforms, mobile apps, and financial service websites must comply with accessibility requirements, such as ensuring accessibility features like text-to-speech for visually impaired users.
Compliance with Regulations
Financial institutions may also need to comply with accessibility obligations under laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Penalties
Fines and legal actions for non-compliance, damage to customer relationships, and possible restrictions on offering financial products and services to certain populations.
Transportation
Accessible Websites and Apps
Transportation services, including airlines, railways, and ride-sharing platforms, must make their booking systems and apps fully accessible.
Compliance with Accessibility Laws
In addition to the EAA, the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) mandates accessibility for air travel websites, and similar regulations exist for rail and other forms of transportation.
Penalties
Legal actions and fines if transportation services fail to accommodate users with disabilities, which may result in loss of business from these users.
Healthcare
Telemedicine Accessibility
Healthcare providers offering telemedicine or digital health services must ensure these platforms are accessible to people with disabilities.
Patient Information Access
Websites and apps must provide accessible ways for people with disabilities to access medical information and services.
Penalties
Legal repercussions for failure to provide access to healthcare services for disabled individuals, alongside potential financial penalties and loss of patients.
Education
Educational Websites and Resources
Schools, universities, and online learning platforms must make their digital resources, such as learning management systems, fully accessible.
Section 504 and Title II Compliance
Educational institutions receiving federal funding must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Penalties
Potential for federal funding cuts, legal actions, and reputation damage.
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What is accessibility compliance?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to help make web content more accessible. These guidelines focus on four principles:
- Perceivable: Content must be presented in a way that users can perceive, such as providing text alternatives for images.
- Operable: The website must be navigable using a variety of input devices (e.g., keyboard, screen readers).
- Understandable: The content should be clear and easy to understand, and the user interface should be predictable.
- Robust: Content must be compatible with current and future technologies, including assistive tools.
What are WCAG standards?
WCAG is broken into three levels of compliance:
- A (Minimum): Basic accessibility features required.
- AA (Mid-range): Most common accessibility issues addressed.
- AAA (Advanced): The highest level of accessibility for specialized needs.
How do I ensure my website is WCAG compliant?
Audit your site using automated tools (like WAVE, Axe, or Lighthouse).
Conduct manual testing with screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver).
Fix issues such as:
Missing alt text
Poor color contrast
Inaccessible forms or navigation
Missing labels on buttons and fields
Use semantic HTML and ARIA roles properly.
Include accessibility in your development and QA processes.
Document and maintain accessibility as your site evolves.
What are the consequences of not being accessibility compliant?
Legal risk – In the U.S., lawsuits under the ADA and similar laws are increasing.
Exclusion – You risk alienating users with disabilities (over 1 billion people globally).
Loss of business – Inaccessible websites can drive users away.
Reputation damage – Non-compliance can harm your brand.
What are the benefits of having an accessible website?
Better user experience for everyone, not just people with disabilities.
Increased reach and market share.
SEO improvements, since many accessibility best practices align with search optimization.
Legal protection from accessibility-related lawsuits.
Social responsibility – Demonstrates inclusivity and corporate responsibility.
Do I need to be WCAG AAA compliant?
No. WCAG AA is the practical and legal standard for most organizations. AAA is ideal for very specific use cases but is difficult to achieve for large or dynamic websites.
Can accessibility tools help my website become compliant?
Yes, but tools alone aren’t enough.
Automated tools catch 20–50% of issues.
Manual testing is essential for understanding real-world accessibility.
Overlays or widgets (like accessibility toolbars) often cause more problems and are not considered true compliance.
Use tools to support, not replace, a full accessibility process.
What is the difference between ADA compliance and WCAG?
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is a U.S. civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.
WCAG is a technical standard that provides the framework to achieve digital accessibility.
ADA does not specify WCAG, but U.S. courts and the Department of Justice have frequently pointed to WCAG 2.1 AA as the standard to meet ADA obligations.
Does accessibility only apply to large businesses?
No. Accessibility laws can apply to businesses of any size, especially those offering services to the public (e.g., retail, education, healthcare).
Even small businesses can be sued or penalized for inaccessible digital services.