The European Accessibility Act or ‘EAA’ becomes law on June 28th 2025.

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EAA Fact vs Fiction

Test your knowledge about the European Accessibility Act 2025.

"The EAA only applies to large corporations with over 500 employees"

FALSE

The EAA applies to ALL businesses providing digital services to EU customers, regardless of company size or location.

"The EAA requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance for digital services"

TRUE

The EAA specifically requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, covering approximately 50 success criteria for digital accessibility.

"I have until 2026 to worry about EAA compliance"

FALSE

The EAA becomes enforceable on June 28, 2025 - just months away! Fines up to €75,000 can begin immediately after.

"Accessible websites typically perform better in search engine rankings"

TRUE

Accessible websites have better structure, faster loading, and cleaner code - all key SEO ranking factors that Google favors.

"Accessibility only benefits people with severe disabilities"

FALSE

87 million Europeans have disabilities, including temporary conditions and aging-related issues. Plus, accessible sites perform better in SEO!

"Manual testing by accessibility experts is essential for EAA compliance"

TRUE

Automated tools only catch about 30% of issues. Manual expert testing is required for keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.

"Adding alt text to images is enough for accessibility compliance"

FALSE

Alt text is just one of 50+ requirements! You also need proper heading structure, keyboard navigation, color contrast, and focus indicators.

"Companies can face fines up to €75,000 for EAA non-compliance"

TRUE

EU member states can impose fines up to €75,000 for EAA violations, depending on the country and severity of non-compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions about the European Accessibility Act?

  • The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is EU legislation that requires digital services like websites, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, and banking services to be accessible to people with disabilities. It becomes enforceable on June 28, 2025. After this date, non-compliant businesses can face significant fines and legal action.

  • The EAA applies to businesses providing digital services including e-commerce websites, online banking, digital payment services, streaming platforms, transportation booking sites, and telecommunication services. Generally, if you sell products or services online to EU customers, you're likely covered regardless of where your business is located.

  • The EAA requires compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This includes ensuring your website works with screen readers, has proper keyboard navigation, sufficient color contrast, alternative text for images, and clear error messages. There are approximately 50 specific criteria that must be met.

  • Penalties vary by EU member state but can include fines up to €75,000 per violation, legal action from disability advocacy groups, and potential lawsuits from users. Beyond financial penalties, non-compliance can damage your brand reputation and exclude 87 million Europeans with disabilities from accessing your services.

  • A comprehensive accessibility audit typically takes 48-72 hours to complete. Implementation of fixes can range from 2-8 weeks depending on the number of violations found and complexity of your website. Starting your compliance process immediately is crucial to avoid penalties.