Are you ready for EAA? Run a WCAG test first

 The internet should be for everyone. But some websites are hard to use for people with disabilities. That is why we have rules to make websites easy for all. One crucial rule in Europe is called the EAA or European Accessibility Act.

If you have a website or an app in the EU then you need to be aware of EAA. You can get ready by doing something simple called a WCAG Test.

What is the EAA?

The European Accessibility Act is a law that makes websites, apps and online tools barrier free of disabled users.

The EAA is for websites, mobile apps, online shops, banking apps, ticket machines and more.

Your website or app must follow the rules if it is used by people in Europe. It becomes very important by June 2025. So, it is best to get ready now.

What is WCAG testing?

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are special rules that help websites work for people with vision, hearing, or movement problems.

A WCAG test checks if your website follows these rules. It shows what is working well and what needs to be fixed so that users with disabilities can access your content.

Why run a WCAG test for Eaa compliance?

The EAA tells you to make your website accessible. But it does not give you step-by-step rules. The EAA follows WCAG rules.

So, if you want to pass the EAA law, start with a WCAG test. It will show you:

If your website is easy to use for everyone
What you need to fix before 2025
How to avoid legal trouble or complaints

How to Run a WCAG Test in 3 Easy Steps

Pick a page to test

Start with your homepage or a page with lots of links and pictures. This is a good place to begin.

Use a free tool

You can find free WCAG testing tools online. The tool will check your page and give you a list of problems and tips. Look at what the test says and fix the problems of mo alt text on images, small text or low contrast colors or hard to click links.

Work with your web team to fix these issues. If you use WordPress or another site builder, you may be able to do it yourself.

Go for manual EAA accessibility audits

People may not be able to use your site at all or complain to the government. If you do not want to face legal problems then do not rely on online WCAG checkers. These tools are helpful but not completely accurate. Sometimes they miss accessibility issues and end up causing stress and loss of money later.

So make sure you are making your site accessible by exactly following the rules.

Conclusion

The European Accessibility Act is coming soon. If your business is in the EU, or serves EU customers then you must be ready. Start with a WCAG test which is fast and free. It gives you a clear plan and for total accessibility compliance, get in touch with the experts at ADACP. These experts can fix the problems you cannot find through an online tool.