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European Accessibility Act
We offer web design, remediation, and audits to help your website meet the requirements of the European Accessibility Act.
EAA Services
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a major step forward in ensuring equal access online. It promotes inclusive design and accessibility for disabled people across Europe.
The EAA doesn’t just apply to companies based in the EU – if your business trades in Europe (for example, if you run an online shop or training platform with European customers), you’ll likely need to comply.
At Squee, we’re strong advocates for accessible web design and can help you get ready by:
Providing ongoing support to ensure new content remains compliant.
Designing and building a website that’s not just compliant but genuinely works for more people.
The European Accessibility Act sets out specific requirements for how digital services – including websites – should work for disabled people. If you sell products or services online in Europe, your site will need to meet these standards by 28 June 2025.
This includes things like:
Making sure your site works properly with screen readers
Ensuring it can be fully used with just a keyboard
Using clear text, strong colour contrast and a consistent layout
Providing accessible forms with helpful labels and error handling
In short, your website should be designed so that as many people as possible can find what they need and take action – regardless of how they access the web.
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I am absolutely delighted with the new website that Joe from Squee has built me. I needed someone who understood my vision and after the first meeting with Joe I knew he and squee needed to be the people who redeveloped my website. He listened to what I wanted and what I didn't and produced a full CMS so I could keep the website updated. He was quick to make changes throughout the development process and walked me through how to use the CMS. The pricing was clear from the start as well any additional work and ongoing support packages. I thoroughly recommend Joe and Squee to build your next project.
Thank you to Joe at Squee Web design for building me a brilliant website for my new business. From the initial meeting, through to finished build, Joe has listened to my needs and acted on any request I made. All in just a few months. The speed and quality of work was amazing. I am delighted with the finished product and will definitely be using Squee again.
When advising businesses on how to be inclusive of disabled people, it's very important that our own material represents accessibility and inclusion. Joe Colllett worked alongside me to develop our preexisting website to become something that truly reflected our values towards disabled people. Joe is a delight to work with. He is fun, passionate, considerate and talks in a way that makes complicated development subjects easy to understand.
Joe is doing web design and maintenance for GreenArt and once again, I am delighted with the work he has delivered. Joe is a pleasure to deal with and always goes above and beyond for his clients.
Thank you to Joe for updating our website at GB Solutions! It is so much better. The whole process was made really simple & Joe was really helpful. Joe created the design, and layout, so that it is so much more user friendly. I couldn't recommend Joe enough. If you're looking for a new website then 100% get in touch with Squee Design
After talking with Joe Collett and realising how useless accessibility plugins can be, it was clear our website was not inclusive at all! Thanks to Joe, we've now taken our first step by offering the ability to browse our menu with your keyboard. It seems like a small addition to the user experience but it's a big step for me that I am proud we are taking as we aim to make our website more accessible and inclusive following the WCAG Guidelines.
Here to help you
Yes – if your website needs to meet the EAA requirements, we can support you with audits, accessible design, and ongoing advice.
The European Accessibility Act is a legal requirement in the EU, while WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a set of global best practices. The EAA uses WCAG as a reference point, so meeting WCAG 2.1 is one way to help ensure your site is compliant.
Yes – even though the UK is no longer part of the EU, the EAA still affects UK businesses that sell products or services in Europe. If you run an online shop, training platform, or other digital service with customers in EU countries, you’ll likely need to comply.
Penalties for non-compliance vary by EU Member State but can include fines, legal action, and restrictions on selling products or services within the EU market. It's essential for businesses to ensure compliance to avoid these potential consequences.
The EAA is an EU law designed to make digital products and services more accessible for disabled people. It sets minimum accessibility requirements for a range of sectors, including e-commerce, banking, transport, and websites.
The main aim is to remove barriers that prevent disabled people from accessing everyday services. That includes things like shopping online, using apps, or filling in forms. It also encourages consistent standards across EU countries.
The EAA covers a wide range of digital and physical services – from ATMs and ticketing machines to e-books and e-commerce websites. At Squee, we support businesses that need help making their websites, online platforms, or digital services accessible.
The EAA was adopted in 2019, and EU Member States were required to transpose it into national law by 28 June 2022. The full enforcement date is 28 June 2025, meaning businesses must comply with the EAA’s requirements by this deadline.
The EAA applies to businesses that sell or provide services within the EU – including UK companies with customers in Europe. It affects both large organisations and small businesses that operate online.
There is an exemption for microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees and less than €2 million annual turnover), but if your business is above that threshold or growing towards it, it’s a good idea to start preparing now.
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