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European Accessibility Act 2019
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Summary
Comprehensive overview of the European Accessibility Act and its requirements for digital accessibility across the EU.
Overview
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for accessible products and services by removing barriers created by divergent rules in Member States.
Scope
The Act covers the following product groups:
- Computers and operating systems
- ATMs, ticketing machines, and check-in machines
- Smartphones
- E-book readers
- Television equipment and related accessories
- Telephony services
- Audio-visual media services
- Transport services
- E-commerce services
Requirements
Products must comply with harmonized accessibility requirements:
- EN 301 549 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services
- Web accessibility based on WCAG 2.1
- Hardware accessibility requirements
Timeline
- June 2022 - Application to public procurement
- June 2025 - Application to all products and services in scope
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eaa
europe
eu
accessibility-act
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