The European Accessibility Act (EAA) Checklist
What Is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?
The EAA in a Nutshell
- The EAA mandates that many products and services must be accessible — and the law comes into effect in June 2025.
- The EAA also represents a massive opportunity for your business:
- Unlocks access to a growing market that represents significant buying power (up to 1 trillion Euros annually).
- Improves the usability of your products and services.
- Strengthens your brand and relationship with customers.
What Is the Goal of the EAA?
A harmonised approach to define, standardize, and enforce what it means to be accessible across the EU.
What You Should Be Doing Now
What teams need to focus on to ensure compliance and success with the EAA:
Executives & Business Leaders
- Assess current compliance and risk exposure
- Establish leadership buy-in and accountability
- Integrate accessibility into business operations
- Ensure regular monitoring and testing
UX/UI Designers & Product Designers
- Adopt an inclusive design approach
- Follow WCAG 2.1 AA Guidelines
- Design for assistive technologies
- Leverage accessibility features in design and coding tools
Developers & Engineers
- Code for accessibility from the start
- Start with automated accessibility testing
- Optimize for performance and responsiveness
Content Creators, Copywriters & Marketers
- Write accessible copy and content
- Make PDFs, videos, audio, and images accessible
- Use inclusive language and representation
Product Managers & Teams
- Prioritize accessibility in roadmaps
- Test with real users, not just automation
- Encourage collaboration between design, dev, and content teams
- Establish feedback loops for flagging accessibility issues in your products
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