Tomorrow, June 28, 2025 is the implementation date for the European Accessibility Act and the laws of 27 EU member states making it a reality. These laws are poised to fundamentally advance digital accessibility across Europe and beyond.
I wouldn’t be LFLegal if I didn’t have a post honoring this important date.
I’m not going to write about the details of this sweeping accessibility law. And I won’t dive into what’s covered, what standards apply, or the ins and outs of deadlines. I won’t even talk about what the penalties for non-compliance are. (Though yes, they may include fines, criminal sanctions, product bans, and even jail time). For that, please rely on trustworthy sources.
The Europe section of the Global Law and Policy page on this website has some basics. As always though, this page only works because of contributions from advocates across the globe. As EAA implementation moves forward, please send me your EAA updates!
Instead I only want to share two things: my hopes and dreams for this law and my gratitude for those who did the hard work to make it happen.
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