85 million people in Europe live with a disability, and it is their fundamental right to access and use the internet now that it has become such an essential tool for everyday life. Digital accessibility would give them the freedom and independence to do so.
People with disabilities rely on screen readers, screen magnifiers, captions, sign language interpretation, adaptive switches and a variety of other means to access the digital world. Unfortunately though, not all websites, apps and documents are accessible. This limits the independence of those with disabilities.
What will the European Accessibility Act actually do?
The EAA will require that services and products provided for use in the EU are accessible to all people with disabilities.
Implementing digital accessibility not only avoids litigation but more importantly, it increases the number of potential clients who will be able to independently access your website.
How Vially can help?
Vially can help make sure your websites, apps and documents comply with the European accessibility act. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to send us an email using hello@vially.io
