"Most digital teams feel pretty confident when the topic of accessibility comes up. Someone added alt text to a hero image. Someone else installed a contrast checker plugin. The design system even has a section called "accessibility guidelines," so it feels like everything is under control."
"But whenever I ask teams what they actually know about the European Accessibility Act (EAA), the conversation usually stalls. Then comes the guess: "Isn't it just another WCAG checklist?" That's where the misunderstanding begins."
"The EAA isn't a design guideline. It's a legal milestone. It moves accessibility from something you "try to get right" to something you are required to get right. And it raises the bar in ways that many companies aren't prepared for."
"Some teams will treat it like a compliance headache. Others will see it for what it really is: a chance to build better, more human digital products."
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a legal milestone that requires accessibility across entire user journeys, not only individual web pages. Many digital teams overestimate readiness after isolated actions like adding alt text, installing contrast checkers, or including an "accessibility guidelines" section in a design system. The EAA transforms accessibility from a voluntary best practice into an enforceable requirement and elevates expectations beyond typical WCAG checklists. Organizations that treat the EAA merely as a compliance burden risk falling short. Teams that embrace the EAA can build better, more human digital products by addressing physical, visual, and cognitive accessibility comprehensively.
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