WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a set of guidelines designed to make websites and digital content more accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance is important because it improves user experience for everyone and ensures you meet legal requirements, such as those outlined in the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

The European Accessibility Act is an EU directive that requires digital services to meet accessibility standards by June 2025.

WCAG 2.1 standards apply to all businesses and organizations offering digital services or products that are regulated under the European Accessibility Act (EAA). By June 28, 2025, accessibility requirements will need to be met by:

Meeting these requirements ensures that people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with temporary or permanent functional limitations can equally access digital solutions. Compliance not only mitigates legal risks but also improves user experience and expands the reach to a broader audience.

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Non-compliance can lead to fines, lawsuits, and damage to your brand’s reputation. It also means you're excluding a significant portion of potential users who may have disabilities, affecting your business reach.

A WCAG audit typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your website.

The cost depends on your website's size and features. Check our pricing page for detailed information.

Our audit covers six key areas: perceivable content, operable interfaces, understandable information, robust code, mobile accessibility, and user feedback/testing. We analyze your site, identify accessibility barriers, and provide actionable recommendations to meet WCAG 2.1 and EAA requirements.

Yes, we provide a detailed report with recommendations that your team can follow, or we can assist with the implementation. That decision is entirely up to you.

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a globally recognized set of guidelines focused on making websites accessible, created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). However, it cannot be directly referenced in European directives because WCAG is limited to websites and the EU does not recognize W3C as an official standards body.

EN 301 549, developed by European standardization bodies (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI), was created to meet the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA). It covers websites, mobile apps, non-web content (e.g., PDFs), and hardware.

While EN 301 549 includes WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA success criteria for websites, it also defines additional criteria and uses different rules for conformance.

For most websites, achieving WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance generally satisfies EN 301 549 requirements under the EAA.

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) defines ways to make web content and applications more accessible for users with assistive technologies.

Not necessarily! Many accessibility improvements can be made through small, strategic changes. Our audit will highlight any necessary adjustments, which can often be made without a complete redesign.

Yes, accessible websites are often better optimized for search engines, leading to improved SEO performance.

Yes, WCAG 2.1 and EAA regulations also cover mobile applications to ensure a consistent user experience.