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EAA and WCAG: Accessibility is more than just compliance

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) extends WCAG requirements to the broad private sector, including e-commerce and financial services. Ignoring these standards is not just a legal risk, but a missed opportunity to reach millions of potential customers. Here’s what’s changing and how you can do better.

EAA and WCAG: Accessibility is more than just compliance

What's changing right now

EAA regulations mandate businesses to align their digital services with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This specifically impacts online stores, banking, transport services, and electronic media, requiring full readability and keyboard-only navigation.

What you can do better

Concretely, starting today

  • Prioritize clean semantic code over visual accessibility overlays, which often interfere with screen readers.
  • Maintain a clear heading hierarchy and high contrast to improve not just accessibility, but also SEO and UX metrics.
  • Implement captions for videos and alt-text for images so search engine algorithms can better understand your content.
  • Test your checkout process using only a keyboard – it is the quickest way to identify entry barriers for users.

Proof from our work

At DTL Digital, we treat WCAG standards as a foundation. Our ThinkCMS and SymfoniX engines are natively optimized for accessibility, while our proprietary FlashAI solution allows us to automatically generate alt-texts and metadata that meet strict EAA requirements without overtaxing the client's team.

Najczęstsze pytania

Does every company have to meet EAA requirements?

The mandate primarily applies to entities offering key digital services like e-commerce or banking. However, the WCAG standard is becoming a market 'must-have' for anyone looking to avoid digital exclusion.

Will accessibility negatively impact the website's design?

Quite the opposite. A modern approach to accessibility promotes clear typography, intuitive navigation, and logical layouts, which boosts conversion across all user groups.

Ensure your website's accessibility

We will prepare your business for the new legal and technological standards. Consult with DTL Digital experts today.

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