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The EU Accessibility Act – Time To Start Implementation Projects Now

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The EU Accessibility Act will improve accessibility for millions of Europeans in the physical and digital world, requiring companies to put in place a range of accessibility measures.

European UnionCorporate/Commercial Law
Konstantin Ewald
Konstantin Ewald
Philipp Sümmermann
Philipp Sümmermann
Alina Betzemeier
Alina Betzemeier
Juliana Trouet
Juliana Trouet
Jeremy Godley
Jeremy Godley
Tom Harding
Tom Harding
Emily Barwell
Emily Barwell
Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen
Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen
Henrik Bergström
Henrik Bergström
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The EU Accessibility Act will improve accessibility for millions of Europeans in the physical and digital world, requiring companies to put in place a range of accessibility measures. Businesses need to get ready for compliance as soon as possible.

The EU Accessibility Act at a glance

Envision talking e-books, a wireless connection to hearing aids on a new tablet, or ensuring an online shop has assistive technology such as speech recognition software or screen readers. What may still sound like visions of the future for some companies or sectors is intended to become reality, thanks to the European Accessibility Act ("EAA")1. The European Union wants to enable people with disabilities to participate more fully in the digital world with national provisions that will be applicable from 28 June 2025.

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