Website Accessibility and EAA Compliance

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Overview

Make your website and online store accessible to everyone

Since 28 June 2025 the European Accessibility Act (EAA, Directive (EU) 2019/882) applies. It requires consumer-facing online stores and digital services to be usable by people with visual, hearing and motor impairments. We audit accessibility, fix the issues and prepare your accessibility statement.

Who does the EAA apply to?

The requirements apply to businesses that sell products or services to consumers online: e-commerce and booking systems, banking and payment services, passenger transport tickets, electronic communications, e-books and audiovisual services. Microenterprises providing services (fewer than 10 employees and turnover or balance sheet up to EUR 2 million) are exempt. Public sector websites have had accessibility requirements for years.

What makes a website accessible?

The technical basis is the EN 301 549 standard, which for the web relies on WCAG 2.1 level AA. The site must work with a keyboard only and with a screen reader, text must have enough contrast and scale with zoom, images need text alternatives and form fields need clear labels and error messages.

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Accessibility (EAA)

Audit, fixes and accessibility statement

We test your site with automated tools and by hand (keyboard, NVDA and VoiceOver screen readers, zoom), deliver a clear list of issues and fix them in WordPress, WooCommerce or your own platform.

  • Accessibility audit against WCAG 2.1 AA / EN 301 549
  • Contrast, typography and focus visibility fixes
  • Keyboard navigation and accessible menus
  • Image alt texts and ARIA markup
  • Form labels, error messages and an accessible checkout
  • Accessibility statement
  • Regular checks as part of the maintenance plan

Frequently asked questions

Does the EAA apply to every website?

No. It mainly covers consumer-facing online stores and digital services (banking, transport, communications, e-books). A purely informational company website or a B2B service site may fall outside the scope, but accessibility also improves SEO and conversion.

Does a small business have to comply?

Microenterprises providing services, with fewer than 10 employees and annual turnover or balance sheet up to EUR 2 million, are exempt. If your company is larger or sells products, it is worth checking compliance.

Which standard is the website checked against?

The European standard EN 301 549, whose web requirements match WCAG 2.1 level AA. We also recommend following the newer WCAG 2.2.

How long do the audit and fixes take?

An audit of a typical company website or online store takes 3–5 working days. Fixes depend on the findings; most contrast, form and alt text issues are solved within 1–2 weeks.

Does an accessibility plugin (overlay) solve the problem?

No. Overlay plugins do not fix the site's code and do not ensure compliance with the standard. Issues have to be fixed in the theme, templates and content themselves.

Do the EAA requirements apply to my online store?

The European Accessibility Act applies from 28 June 2025 to most online stores and services selling to consumers, with an exception for micro-enterprises. We audit your site and tell you what needs fixing.

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