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European Accessibility Act (EAA) Compliance Solutions for Websites

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What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?

The European Accessibility Act is a transformative law requiring all digital products and services in the EU to be accessible to people with disabilities. It impacts public organisations and private companies with over 10 employees or annual revenue above €2,000,000. Websites, apps, and e-commerce must meet strict standards or face penalties. With the act now fully enforceable it is essential to ensure inclusivity, avoid fines, and stay competitive across the EU market.

 

Key Points You Need to Know about the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

  • The EAA applies to organisations within the EU or those trading into the EU.
  • Private sector organisations with over 10 employees or an annual revenue above €2,000,000 are affected.
  • Websites, mobile apps, and other digital services must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
  • All new content published after June 2025 must be EAA compliant.
  • Pre-existing content published before June 2025 must be made compliant by June 2030.
  • Non-compliance may result in fines and legal action.
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What are the risks of EAA Non-Compliance?​

Failure to meet EAA standards can open your organisation up to a range of financial and non-financial risks, including lawsuits, negative brand image and loss of revenue.

Legal implications and potential lawsuits.

Negative brand sentiment and potential damage to your organisation’s image.

Poor user experience.

Creating barriers to access for users with disabilities.

Negative impact on website performance and SEO.

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What are the laws you need to know?

The European Accessibility Act makes use of the European standard, also known as ‘EN 301 549’. This is a standard that is grounded in the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, specifically WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

However, there is no strict guidance and each of the independent member states are able to create their own guidelines. Providing accessibility is upheld to a sufficient standard. You can learn more about EAA legislation in the following European countries:

• UK • Ireland • Belgium • Denmark • France • Germany • Italy • Poland • Portugal • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • The Netherlands

Achieving European Accessibility Act Compliance with Recite Me

At Recite Me we’re proud to help organisations meet EAA requirements and enhance their accessibility and inclusivity. We provide a variety of accessibility solutions, including our Website Accessibility Checker. This tool works by scanning your website to highlight non-conformance with EAA and WCAG standards.

The tool doesn’t just identify the errors, it will provide you with the necessary steps needed to resolve the problem at its root. Once fixed, you can track your progress with a sharable accessibility report.

You can run a free EAA compliance check of your website with us today at the button below.

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Solutions to be EAA Compliant

At Recite Me we have a suite of accessibility products that help create websites that are EAA compliant and improve online inclusion. Our products offer customisation options for website visitors and help organisations to fall in line with European Accessibility guidelines.

Assistive Toolbar
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Our cloud-based assistive toolbar helps to create inclusive and customisable web content. Allowing users to read, understand and engage with content in a way that suits their individual needs.

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Accessibility Consultancy
Accessibility Consultancy

Our expert accessibility consultancy service offers EAA website auditing, policy management and tailored training programs. Ensuring your business is inclusive and legally compliant with EAA guidelines.

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Accessibility Checker
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Website accessibility and EAA compliance are simplified with our Accessibility Checker tool. Helping fix inaccessibility issues at their source and build websites focused on EAA compliance.

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Check out more of our EAA resources

The following resources are packed full of actionable tips and expert advice for making your digital content compliant with the European Accessibility Act:

Free EAA Audit

Free EAA Audit of your Website
Download a free accessibility check of your website. This report will highlight any EAA non-compliance and how to fix it.

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EAA Training

European Accessibility Act Training
Develop your knowledge of the European Accessibility Act, with actionable strategies to make your website EAA compliant.

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European Accessibility Checklist
Start ticking off European Accessibility Act requirements and ensure your organisation is compliant to avoid the risks.

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European Accessibility Act Guide
Ensure your organisation is meeting the necessary requirements for European Accessibility Act compliance.

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The european accessibility act Roadmap

Roadmap to EAA Compliance
Start your EAA journey off with a detailed understanding of the Act. Learn who it impacts, the deadline for compliance and more.

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How to Audit Website for EAA Compliance
Learn how to audit for EAA compliance from an automated and manual perspective.

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