EAA Compliance Guide: Is Your Website Ready for 2025?

The EAA became mandatory across the EU on 28 June 2025. Non-compliance carries fines of up to 5% of annual turnover. Around 15% of the European population - roughly 87 million people - lives with some form of disability. An accessible website is not just a legal requirement; it is a commercial opportunity. Businesses with accessible sites see up to 20% more organic traffic. The EAA applies to any organisation offering digital services to EU consumers, regardless of where the company is headquartered.

The EAA technical standard is EN 301 549, aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This means your website must be Perceivable (text alternatives for images, captions for video, sufficient colour contrast), Operable (keyboard navigation, no time limits, no flashing content), Understandable (consistent navigation, clear labels, error identification), and Robust (compatible with screen readers and assistive technologies). Every form, button, navigation menu and checkout flow must meet these criteria.

Start with a free automated scan using tools like Google Lighthouse or axe DevTools. These catch roughly 30-40% of accessibility issues. For a complete picture, you need manual testing: keyboard-only navigation, screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver), colour contrast checks, and form usability testing. Common failures include missing alt text on images, insufficient colour contrast, forms without proper labels, and navigation that breaks without a mouse. Test your website speed and performance with our free PageSpeed tool.

At Revylio, every website we build meets WCAG 2.1 AA from day one. This includes semantic HTML structure (proper heading hierarchy H1-H6), ARIA labels on interactive elements, focus indicators for keyboard navigation, accessible forms with proper labels and error messages, sufficient colour contrast ratios (4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for large text), responsive design that works with zoom up to 200%, and skip-to-content links. We deliver this in 10 days, not months. Our websites are built with React and Next.js - a modern stack that supports accessibility features natively.

A compliant website is only half the equation. Forms that meet accessibility standards should also feed directly into your CRM so no lead is lost. As a project by Svennis Cloud Solutions - a Zoho Premium Partner with 14+ years of experience and 200+ implementations - we integrate your accessible forms directly with Zoho CRM. Every submission is tracked, every lead is followed up. Book a free EAA audit and consultation - we will assess your current site and provide a clear action plan.