Accessibility checklist
Answer a few questions to find out if the European Accessibility Act applies to your business, and check how accessible your website is today.
Does the European Accessibility Act apply to you?
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) requires businesses that sell products or services in the EU to make their digital content accessible. Use this checklist to find out if it applies to you.
Find out in 3 steps
Applicability checklist
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Do you sell products or services to consumers in the EU?
The EAA applies to businesses offering products or services within EU member states.
2
Does your business employ at least 10 people or exceed €2M in annual turnover?
Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees and under €2M turnover/balance sheet) are generally exempt.
3
Do you provide e-commerce, banking, media, e-books, or transport services?
The EAA covers specific service categories. If yours is on the list, accessibility requirements apply.
If you answered yes to all three, the EAA very likely applies to your business.
How accessible is your website now?
Evaluate your current website against these essential accessibility principles.
Can all users perceive your content?
- Sufficient text contrast (4.5:1 ratio for normal text)
- Descriptive alt text on all images
- Videos include captions and audio descriptions
- Information available through multiple sensory channels
Can everyone navigate and operate your site?
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Visible focus indicator for keyboard users
- No content flashing more than 3 times per second
- Forms have clear labels and helpful error messages
Will users understand your content?
- Page language specified in HTML
- Consistent navigation throughout the site
- Clear instructions for all interactive elements
- Error messages explain how to fix problems
Is your site compatible with assistive technologies?
- HTML/CSS validates without major errors
- ARIA roles and landmarks used correctly
- Tested with screen readers and assistive technologies
Not sure how to answer? Try pagespeed.web.dev for a quick analysis of your website’s accessibility.
Do you have the required documentation?
Check if you’ve prepared the necessary accessibility documentation. Your accessibility statement should include:
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A description of the accessibility measures you’ve implemented
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Any known limitations and your plans for improvement
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Information about your monitoring processes to keep your setup aligned
How an accessibility widget can help you
Accessibility widgets provide quick improvements to make your website more accessible to users with disabilities. These tools can help with:
Text adjustments (size, spacing, fonts) for better readability
Color and contrast enhancements for visual impairments
Navigation and keyboard improvements for motor disabilities
Content display options (control over animations, reading aids)
iubenda’s WayWidget offers all these features with just one line of code added to your website. It provides real-time accessibility adjustments based on individual user needs while helping you move toward EAA readiness.
Important
While the WayWidget is a significant step toward better accessibility and EAA readiness, meeting requirements fully calls for a more thorough approach to accessibility.
This checklist provides basic guidance but isn’t exhaustive. Full compliance requires deeper implementation and testing.
Improve your website’s accessibility in a few clicks
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