The European Accessibility Act (EAA 2025) is coming into full effect soon, and many businesses are starting to ask the same question:
“Does my website need to comply — and how do I make sure it does?”
In this guide, we’ll break it down in simple, everyday language. You’ll get a clear checklist you can follow today to stay compliant, avoid legal risks, and make your website better for everyone.
The European Accessibility Act is a law passed by the European Union to make products and services more accessible to people with disabilities. It covers many industries — including banking, e-commerce, transportation, media, and public sector services — and applies to websites, apps, and other digital platforms.
Starting 28 June 2025, businesses that sell products or services in the EU must ensure their digital content meets accessibility standards. Even companies outside the EU that serve EU customers may need to comply.
The core technical standard used for website compliance is called WCAG 2.2 — short for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Most businesses are expected to meet Level A and Level AA standards.
Failing to meet EAA 2025 requirements isn’t just a small problem. It can lead to:
Legal fines and penalties
EU countries will enforce the law through national regulators.
Lawsuits or complaints
Individuals or advocacy groups may file complaints if your website blocks access.
Loss of trust
Accessibility is increasingly seen as part of being a responsible, trustworthy business.
The earlier you act, the easier (and cheaper) compliance becomes.
Here’s a simple checklist to follow:
You need a clear picture of where you stand today. The fastest way is to use an automated scanner that can check your entire website against WCAG 2.2 standards.
GetWCAG.com makes this easy — scanning thousands of pages in minutes, flagging problems, and generating detailed reports.
Look for common issues like:
Low color contrast
Missing alt text on images
Forms without labels
Navigation problems for keyboard users
Videos without captions
Inconsistent heading structure
Once you have a report, focus first on:
High-severity issues (Level A and AA)
Elements that block users from completing tasks
Issues affecting screen readers and keyboard navigation
Some issues may be simple — like adding missing alt text or adjusting colors. Others may require developer support.
Good accessibility platforms (like GetWCAG.com) give you practical, easy-to-understand fix suggestions right inside the report.
While automated scans catch most issues, user testing can reveal real-world challenges you might not expect. Try:
Testing with people who use screen readers
Navigating your site using only a keyboard
Trying your website with voice control tools
Websites change all the time. New pages, products, or design updates can accidentally introduce new problems.
Set up scheduled scans to check your site automatically on a regular basis. GetWCAG.com offers daily, weekly, or monthly monitoring to keep you audit-ready year-round.
Yes — accessibility is a legal requirement.
But it’s also good for your business:
More customers
Millions of people rely on assistive technologies. Accessibility opens your website to a larger audience.
SEO benefits
Search engines reward clear structure, proper headings, alt text, and fast-loading pages — all part of accessibility.
Better user experience for everyone
Accessibility improvements often make your site faster, easier to navigate, and more mobile-friendly.
GetWCAG.com was built to make accessibility compliance simple, fast, and affordable:
Automated scanning — thousands of pages scanned in minutes.
Real-time scoring — instantly see your compliance level.
Actionable reports — clear, fixable suggestions for your team.
Ongoing monitoring — daily, weekly, or monthly scheduled scans.
Affordable plans — starting at $19/month.
With GetWCAG.com, you don’t need to be an accessibility expert to get started.
The EAA 2025 deadline is approaching fast. Waiting until the last minute increases your risk and costs.
The good news? Getting started is easy.
Run a free scan today at GetWCAG.com and see exactly where your website stands.
The sooner you start, the safer your business will be — and the better your website will serve all your visitors.