Web Accessibility - 5 things to keep an eye on

1.   Web Accessibility    

With web accessibility, we create an inclusive digital environment that benefits everyone. The Internet and digital services are a large part of our lives and should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. In 11 months, on June 28, 2025, the new law European Accessibility Act (EAA) will come into effect. This means a legal requirement for accessibility for digital products and services.

2.   The purpose of accessibility  

The purpose of accessibility is to make experiences as easy to use as possible for everyone, even those with certain difficulties or disabilities.

With the European Accessibility Act behind it, it is ensured that services such as e-commerce, ATMs, check-in counters, smartphones and other digital products and services meet minimum accessibility requirements.

3.   The difference between WCAG and EAA?  

WCAG + EAA = ACCESSIBILITY.

WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities – everything from vision and hearing to cognitive impairments. WCAG 2.2 has three accessibility levels: A, AA and AAA that the web should achieve (Normally level is AA). 

A selection of accessibility areas:

• Responsive website
• Must be readable by screen readers
• Easy to navigate
• Readability and audibility
• Text size and color contrasts
• Clear error messages
• Adapted to different browsers
• Operate with keyboard

The EAA (European Accessibility Act) is a legal requirement for accessibility for digital products and services. This means that your website with products and services must be accessible and ready when the law comes into effect. The law enters into force on 28 June 2025.

A selection of products and services that are affected:

• All financial services, for example internet banking
• E-commerce
• ATMs, ticket machines and check-in counters
• Smartphones
• TV equipment related to digital TV services
• Media services such as Netflix and Spotify
• Telecom services such as operator apps and websites
• Services related to transport such as ticket machines, apps and websites

4.   Open up your site - reach a wider audience

By making your website accessible, you reach a wider audience and you improve the online user experience and strengthen your brand - which leads to the potential business opportunity.

A digital environment where everyone feels included is a win for society at large. A successful concept is a focus on accessibility.

5.   The timeline is short. 2 hot tips for you  

• Make sure your site is "green" in Google Lighthouse. A tool available in Google Chrome, go via menu/extensions or click Fn + F12.
  
  
• Set up review, development and budget schedules for your website today. We are happy to help you and your company with high-class availability.

Contact us already today. We are ready to help you!

You can read more about how accessibility benefits businesses in terms of growth, loyalty and improved SEO in our blog post: How accessibility drives growth and business value