European Accessibility Act - The Work has just started - Newsletter 07 - 2025

You could almost have heard the sigh that emanated from many offices and remote workplaces across the EU on June 28th. That day, the transition period ended, and the European Accessibility Act is now in effect. However, the real work begins now. It would be a mistake to sit back and do nothing for the next few years. Instead, it's now about consolidating the work done and ensuring that websites and apps remain accessible in the future.

Interesting Articles

There is a big problem with bias and discrimination in the field of digital accessibility. On conferences and in newsleters you will always find the same people: Able-Bodied, white, well-educated persons. You almost never will find persons with disablities on the stage. That is discrimination and nobody is talking about it.

Are disabled People discriminated in the digital Accessibility Community?

What you should think About before you buy an accessibility tool.

What to consider before buying an Accessibility Tool

Many Accessibility Consultants are frustrated. Read here About the reasons and Solutions.

What frustrates Accessibility Consultants

The majority of fintech companies are unprepared for the European Accessibility Act.

Majority of Europe's Fintech Firms Not Prepared for Accessibility (Emerging Europe, English)

A guide helps apply WCAG to native apps.

WCAG2Mobile: Applying WCAG to Native Apps (W3C)

A report analyzes the accessibility performance of an AI-based chat and reaches a critical conclusion.

Critical Analysis of the Deque Axe Assistant (Craig Abbott, English)

And another book on digital accessibility that can be read online for free.