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Companies Underprepared for the European Accessibility Act

As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect this week, a new report from Evinced highlights that many European companies are struggling to comply with this essential legislation aimed at promoting digital inclusion. Despite having six years to prepare, the findings show that a significant number of businesses remain unready to meet compliance standards.

Based on a study conducted in April and May 2025 involving 120 European firms, only 27% consider themselves fully prepared for the EAA, while 45% feel somewhat ready. Alarmingly, 28% of respondents reported feeling either unprepared or not prepared at all. This discrepancy suggests a misleading sense of readiness among these companies, raising concerns about their commitment to accessibility.

The Need for Accessibility in Product Development

Evinced’s report indicates that confidence among companies regarding their preparedness may be overly optimistic. Of those firms that claim to be completely prepared, only 19% believe they have effectively restructured their product development processes to prevent future accessibility-related errors. Despite these findings, 84% of these companies are confident that they will enhance their processes within the year, utilizing specialized teams, tools, and training.

On the other hand, the companies that are not prepared tend to be smaller, and they do not anticipate making significant strides toward compliance by 2025, predicting instead that it will take several more years before they fully meet the EAA requirements. These businesses are currently focusing on remediation projects and audits but are not prioritizing the integration of accessibility into their development processes. Instead, they aim to make changes incrementally without investing in new tools or dedicated accessibility teams.

Fostering an Inclusive Digital Economy

“Accessibility is not merely a checkbox for compliance; it requires creating a company and a product development process that genuinely embraces inclusion,” emphasizes Navin Thadani, CEO and co-founder of Evinced. “The EAA represents a historic commitment to inclusion in the digital economy. Companies facing compliance requirements must find efficient ways to integrate accessibility into their workflows without disrupting their product delivery.”

The implications of the EAA extend beyond European borders. As Evinced's research shows, many non-European companies will also be impacted by the legislation. “This is not just a locally applicable law,” Thadani points out. “Firms outside of Europe, including those based in the USA and the UK, who operate within the EU or have clients in European markets, will likely face the same challenges.”

The Path Forward: Invest in Accessibility

To mitigate risks and enhance their chances of meeting EAA requirements, companies that invest now in scalable processes, training programs, and appropriate tools will be better positioned to deliver inclusive digital experiences. This proactive approach not only aligns with ethical practices but also makes sound business sense by averting costly last-minute adjustments.

To learn more about how to create inclusive digital experiences at scale, visit Evinced's website.

About Evinced

Founded in 2021, Evinced has become a leading software provider that integrates accessibility into web and mobile development for major companies committed to this cause. Evinced’s powerful tool suite enables developers, designers, and accessibility experts to detect, consolidate, and monitor accessibility issues automatically. For businesses, this means less reliance on manual processes, reduced risk, and faster time-to-market. Evinced is headquartered in California and has operations across the USA, Europe, and Israel, supported by prominent investors such as Insight Partners, M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Arm), BGV, Capital One Ventures, and Engineering Capital.