Get Ready for the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
Does your organization serve consumers in the European Union (EU)? If so, the EAA likely applies—and the June 2025 enforcement deadline is rapidly approaching. Gain clarity on your EAA compliance obligations today.
- Benchmark your compliance status with our risk assessment.
- Get the Complete Guide to EAA Compliance.
- Learn more about EN 301 549 and WCAG.
- Explore country-specific digital accessibility laws in the EU.
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What is the standard for EAA compliance?
The EAA focuses on meeting the functional needs of people with disabilities, but it doesn’t provide specific technical standards. Instead, the voluntary harmonized EU standard EN 301 549 serves as the presumptive standard of conformity.
To demonstrate EAA compliance, your digital assets will likely need to conform to EN 301 549, which includes the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA. Following WCAG 2.1 at the AA level (which includes both A and AA criteria) is the best starting point for meeting EAA requirements.
What are the consequences of non-compliance?
The EAA will be enforced through market surveillance by individual EU nations, and organizations that fail to comply may face significant consequences. While specific penalties vary from country to country, punitive measures may include steep fines (up to three million euros), the removal of products or services from the market, and the suspension of an organization’s right to do business.
EAA compliance isn’t achieved overnight. To meet the June 2025 deadline, organizations must start working toward meeting the law’s requirements now. Think about it like catching a flight: If your flight leaves at 9:00 AM, you don’t leave your home for the airport at 9:00 AM. If you do, you’ll miss your departure.
– Jon Avila, Chief Accessibility Officer, Level Access
Understand your current level of EAA compliance
With 25 years at the forefront of digital accessibility innovation, Level Access provides the advanced tools and expert services needed to satisfy the EAA’s requirements efficiently and sustain compliance over time. Understanding your current risk level is the first step toward compliance. Request a free risk assessment to:
- Get your digital accessibility health score & identify gaps.
- Learn how you measure up to EAA requirements.
- Get a report identifying high-risk issues.
- Receive guidance on next steps.
Request a risk assessment
With 25 years at the forefront of digital accessibility innovation, Level Access provides the advanced tools and expert services needed to satisfy the EAA’s requirements efficiently and sustain compliance over time. Understanding your current risk level is the first step toward compliance. Request a free risk assessment to:
- Get your digital accessibility health score & identify gaps.
- Learn how you measure up to EAA requirements.
- Get a report identifying high-risk issues.
- Receive guidance on next steps.
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The Complete Guide to EAA Compliance
Access our comprehensive guide to gain clarity on your obligations under the EAA, with a step-by-step roadmap to meeting them. Get answers to your questions about the EAA’s requirements and learn how to confidently achieve compliance. Inside, you’ll find:
- Detailed information about the types of products and services covered by the EAA
- How the EAA will be enforced and penalties for non-compliance
- A six-step roadmap to meet the EAA’s requirements
The trusted EAA compliance solution
Level Access helps organizations achieve and maintain EAA compliance with a complete digital accessibility solution. Our combination of powerful software and expert-managed services supports EN 301 549 and WCAG conformance—reducing legal risk and making digital experiences accessible to all.
Achieving EAA compliance requires a holistic approach. Level Access provides the technology, training, and expertise needed to meet the full scope of EAA requirements.
Accessibility audits
Our experts will evaluate your digital experiences for conformance with the European accessibility standard, EN 301 549, and provide actionable guidance on remediation.
Role-specific training
Accessibility training is required under national accessibility laws in the EU. The Level Access Academy provides on-demand learning courses tailored to the needs of specific roles.
Continuous monitoring
Maintain compliance over time with automated tools that continuously monitor the accessibility of your digital experiences, so you can swiftly address new potential EAA violations.
Understanding country-specific digital accessibility laws
"A few years ago, many organizations were scrambling to meet the deadline for compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. This deadline was in December, and many product teams didn’t take notice until August. When they did, they realized their roadmaps were suddenly in jeopardy, their teams didn’t have the proper training, and they simply weren’t ready to meet their legal obligations. With the EAA enforcement deadline looming, don’t get caught in the same trap."
Corbb O’Connor
Director of Accessibility Advocacy, Level Access
Act now to meet the EAA compliance requirements
Take the first step toward EAA compliance with our free risk assessment. During this assessment, you will:
- Have your website or app assessed using our proprietary tools.
- Receive a report on your most at-risk areas and common issues.
- Get resources to help you with next steps.
