FAQs about EAA Compliance Support Service
Is the European Accessibility Act enforceable?
Yes. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is now in force across European Union (EU) member states. Organisations that provide in-scope products or services to EU consumers may need to meet EAA accessibility requirements.
What if it is unclear whether the EAA Act applies to my organisation?
AbilityNet can help you understand whether your products, services or digital journeys are likely to be in scope. Where legal interpretation is needed, support can include access to trusted legal expertise.
Is this just an accessibility audit?
No. An accessibility audit focuses on testing specific digital assets. This service looks more broadly at EAA compliance risk, priorities, documentation and decision-making. Accessibility testing can be included where needed.
Will this make an organisation fully compliant?
No service can guarantee full compliance in every situation. This service helps you understand your current position, identify priorities and create a practical roadmap. Further work may be needed depending on your risk and accessibility maturity.
Will this help with stakeholder buy-in?
Yes. The outputs are designed to give internal teams clear, independent evidence about accessibility risks, priorities and next steps. This can help support decisions about budget, ownership and delivery timelines.
What about EAA compliance documentation?
Where required, AbilityNet can support documentation such as accessibility evidence, testing records, public-facing information and internal decision records as part of the compliance roadmap.
Does the EAA apply to UK organisations?
The EAA can apply to UK organisations if they provide in-scope products or services to consumers in the European Union (EU). AbilityNet can help you understand whether your digital services may be affected.
What digital services can be affected by the EAA?
The EAA covers selected products and services, including ecommerce, consumer banking, e-books, transport-related services, smartphones, computers, operating systems and some self-service terminals.
Who should be involved in EAA compliance work?
EAA compliance often needs input from accessibility, legal, compliance, product, design, development, content and customer experience teams. AbilityNet can help align these teams around clear priorities and actions.
EAA Compliance Services and Accessibility Support