Is your website ready for the new European Accessibility Act?

Find out what the European Accessibility Act means for your business and how you can easily comply using a dedicated PrestaShop module. Don’t wait until it’s too late—get ready now!

@prestaforge

4/14/20251 min read

Starting June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will come into force, requiring many businesses to ensure their websites and online stores are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.

This law aims to break down digital barriers and guarantee equal access for everyone—because accessibility is not just a legal requirement, it’s a matter of inclusion and responsibility.

Who does this law affect?

The EAA applies to:

  • E-commerce websites and marketplaces

  • Financial service providers

  • Booking platforms for transport and accommodation

  • Publishers and digital reading services

In short: it’s not optional. Non-compliance could result in fines, legal actions, or losing potential customers.

Why you should act now

Making your website compliant with the WCAG 2.1 guidelines (level AA) takes time. It involves auditing, design updates, and sometimes deeper technical work.

But it’s worth it. Besides staying compliant, you’ll improve your site’s SEO, enhance user experience, and open your business to millions of users currently excluded due to poor accessibility.

Using PrestaShop? We’ve got you covered.

If your online store runs on PrestaShop, there’s already a tool to help you comply with the European Accessibility Act:

🔗 Check out the EAA + WCAG Accessibility Module for PrestaShop

This module:
✅ Improves contrast and readability
✅ Enables keyboard navigation
✅ Includes features for low-vision and color-blind users
✅ Follows WCAG 2.1 standards
✅ Is easy to install and requires no coding skills

Accessibility is the future. And the future starts now.

Make sure your online store is legally compliant, user-friendly, and welcoming to all. Because an inclusive web is a better web—for everyone.

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