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The European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

The European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

Update: 2025-03-20
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With the compliance deadline for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) fast approaching, companies are urgently trying to ensure their websites meet the requirements of the EU directive.  One appealing solution is accessibility widgets — small add-ons with features like text resizing, contrast adjustments, and text-to-speech functions. However, while these widgets promise fast and inexpensive compliance, they often fail to address the real issues of accessibility. In fact, they can even make websites harder for people with disabilities to navigate.  Here’s why relying on widgets is a short-sighted solution and what web developers should focus on instead to create truly accessible…

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The European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

The European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

Elina Siskevica

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