"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."
Many digital teams assume basic actions like adding alt text or installing contrast checkers mean accessibility is solved. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) reframes accessibility as a legal requirement rather than a design guideline or optional best practice. The EAA raises expectations and obliges organizations to deliver accessible experiences across whole user journeys, not just individual web pages. Responses will vary: some teams will treat the EAA as a compliance burden, while others will embrace it as an opportunity to create more humane, inclusive digital products. Several organizations are not yet prepared for the increased demands.
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