{"id":29288,"date":"2025-05-19T12:09:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/res-group.eu\/?p=29288"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:04:01","slug":"european-accessibility-act-website-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/res-group.eu\/en\/article\/european-accessibility-act-website-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"European Accessibility Act: how to assess your website\u2019s accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling scarica-white-paper-CLINT-DB\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:40px;\"><p data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"598\">With the <strong>June 28, 2025<\/strong> deadline of the <strong>European Accessibility Act (EAA)<\/strong> approaching, Italian companies need to align with <strong>new digital accessibility requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"715\">This guide provides a clear overview of the EAA, who it applies to, and the steps required to achieve compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"360\"><strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"360\">Digital accessibility and the European Accessibility Act (EAA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"285\">Today, web content is often affected by <strong>digital barriers<\/strong> that can limit access for users with disabilities. The goal of digital accessibility is to remove these barriers, promoting <strong>equal access and greater autonomy<\/strong> for all users.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"596\">To support social inclusion and facilitate trade, the European Union introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/strategy-and-policy\/policies\/justice-and-fundamental-rights\/disability\/union-equality-strategy-rights-persons-disabilities-2021-2030\/european-accessibility-act_en\">European Accessibility Act<\/a>, which sets <strong>common accessibility requirements<\/strong> for a range of products and services, including websites, mobile applications, e-commerce platforms, banking services, e-books and electronic devices.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ff1552;--awb-border-top:2px;--awb-border-right:2px;--awb-border-bottom:2px;--awb-border-left:2px;--awb-border-style:dashed;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"111\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"109\">Digital accessibility <\/strong>is defined as:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"362\">\u201c\u2026the ability of information systems to deliver services and provide information that can be accessed and used without discrimination, including by individuals who, due to disabilities, require assistive technologies or specific configurations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\" data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"401\"><span style=\"color: #ff1552;\"><a style=\"color: #ff1552;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agid.gov.it\/index.php\/it\/design-servizi\/accessibilita\">Agency for Digital Italy<\/a> (AgID)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2 data-section-id=\"axpnve\" data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"139\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"139\">Which organizations need to comply?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"272\">All companies offering products and services covered by the EAA within the EU market must comply with accessibility requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"305\">The sectors involved include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"424\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4xt0yl\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"321\">e-commerce<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7sta9s\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"342\">banking services<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lyvpb7\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"365\">telecommunications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19wwcqz\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"379\">transport<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vosg5q\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"401\">audiovisual media<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1idzsn5\" data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"424\">electronic devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"775\"><strong>Micro enterprises are exempt<\/strong> from the directive. These are defined as companies with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover below \u20ac2 million. However, even for these organizations, accessibility remains a valuable consideration\u2014not only from an ethical perspective, but also as a way to improve user experience and reach a broader audience.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ygz8yp\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"850\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"850\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and our checklist<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1058\">Complying with the European Accessibility Act is not just about meeting regulatory requirements. It involves a broader digital transformation aimed at ensuring inclusive and accessible online experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1287\">For organizations affected by the regulation, the first step is to understand what makes a website accessible and which criteria must be met to remove barriers for users with visual, auditory, motor or cognitive disabilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1457\">To support this, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has defined the <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1405\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)<\/strong>\u2014the international standard for web accessibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1560\">The current version, and the reference for European regulations including the EAA, is <strong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1557\">WCAG 2.1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ekg7iy\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1623\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1623\">Why follow WCAG and make your website accessible?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1821\">The goal of WCAG is not limited to enabling access for users with disabilities. It is about creating a clearer, more consistent and more usable experience for all users. This includes improving:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2077\">\n<li data-section-id=\"8cxy2r\" data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1869\">readability of text and multimedia content<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wq8bqm\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1915\">navigation via keyboard or voice commands<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3s3bi2\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1960\">clarity and understanding of information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fmw0wr\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2077\">compatibility with assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software and braille devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2148\">Making a website accessible also brings concrete business benefits:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2543\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2543\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mxz6pv\" data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2233\"><strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2169\">Market reach:<\/strong> access to a wider audience, including users with disabilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vlpvdo\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2315\"><strong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2256\">SEO improvement:<\/strong> accessible websites are better indexed by search engines<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nhnh49\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2384\"><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2339\">Legal compliance:<\/strong> reduced risk of penalties and legal action<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p8dzlg\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2468\"><strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2413\">Social responsibility:<\/strong> demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and equality<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2tetva\" data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2543\"><strong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2485\">Usability:<\/strong> a more accessible website is easier to use for everyone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"14t1akv\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2579\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2579\">WCAG compliance levels<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2693\">WCAG defines three levels of compliance\u2014<strong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2638\">A, AA and AAA<\/strong>\u2014which indicate the degree of accessibility achieved:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#d90368;--awb-bg-color-hover:#d90368;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#d90368;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p data-section-id=\"1nfaz01\" data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"91\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"91\">Level A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"217\">This level includes the basic requirements that remove the most critical barriers, ensuring fundamental access to content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#541388;--awb-bg-color-hover:#541388;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#541388;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p data-section-id=\"17713tc\" data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"63\">Level AA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"184\">This is the standard level for public and commercial websites and ensures accessibility for a broader range of users.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:47px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#1d3557;--awb-bg-color-hover:#1d3557;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#1d3557;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p data-section-id=\"4toymp\" data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"82\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"82\">Level AAA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"222\">This level provides the highest degree of accessibility, although it is not required and may not be achievable for all types of content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:13px;\"><p><strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"79\"><span style=\"color: #ff1552;\">Example A<\/span>:<\/strong> All website elements must be accessible via keyboard, unless this is not possible using any known method.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:13px;\"><p><span style=\"color: #ff1552;\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"90\">Example AA:<\/strong><\/span> Cognitive function tests must not be required for authentication, unless they are avoidable, supported by assistance, or based on object recognition or user-provided content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:13px;\"><p><span style=\"color: #ff1552;\"><strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"87\">Example AAA:<\/strong><\/span> Multimedia content that includes audio must also provide a sign language video.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 scarica-checklist-sito-accessibile\"><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"249\">The level required by European legislation is <strong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"153\">WCAG 2.1, Level AA<\/strong>, considered the right balance between broad accessibility coverage and technical feasibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"341\">But which requirements must be met when the European Accessibility Act comes into force?<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1s6hz3f\" data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"404\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"404\">The 4 WCAG principles and our practical checklist<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"557\">WCAG is based on four core principles that every website must follow in order to be accessible: <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"554\">perceivable, operable, understandable and robust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"688\">Each principle is associated with a set of criteria and practical recommendations to help improve your website's accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:50px;\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ff1552;\"><a 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