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Compliance starts here.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been implemented into Irish law and will apply from June 2025. We conduct accessibility audits, we enhance your code to achieve compliance with standards and we prepare accessibility statements for website and mobile applications. In doing so, we help companies to meet their obligations under the Act.

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Hands-on, practical solutions

We collaborate with accessibility partners to ensure that our work is grounded in real-world experience and insight from people with disabilities.

After conducting an audit, our team can directly implement the necessary code updates, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for intermediate reports or follow-up actions.

Digital inclusion is about making technology accessible for everyone. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) will improve the accessibility of digital products and services, including websites and mobile applications.

By partnering with us, you will demonstrate your commitment to inclusivity and ensure compliance with EAA regulations.

European Accessibility Act

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been implemented into Irish law and will apply from 28 June 2025. Companies are obliged by law to meet accessibility standards for their websites and apps.

Accessibility Audits

The purpose of an Accessibility Audit is to identify barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing, navigating or using a digital product or service effectively. Accessibility Audits are conducted on websites or apps that are in the public domain and may have been developed without an accessibility focus.

They help to ensure compliance with accessibility standards, such as WCAG, and provide actionable insights for improving the inclusivity of the digital product or service. Addressing the findings from an accessibility audit can significantly enhance the user experience for all users, not just those with disabilities.

An Accessibility Audit includes –

  • Check against standards (WCAG 2.x)
  • Usability Testing
  • Evaluation Document
  • Recommendations
  • Follow-Up and Remediation

Code Updates

An Accessibility Audit will highlight the issues that need to be addressed to ensure you meet EAA guidelines.

We go beyond this audit to help you to plan and implement the recommended design and code changes that are needed to ensure compliance. This is the natural progression to all the accessibility work we undertake. Working in collaboration with your team, we take a structured approach to the code updates required for you to reach compliance.

By providing ongoing support and expertise, we help your organisation maintain accessibility standards over time.

Code Updates include –

  • Translate Findings into Actionable Tasks
  • Collaborate with your Digital Team
  • Prepare Design and Coding Solutions
  • Implementation Support
  • Testing and Validation
  • Training and Documentation
  • Continuous Enhancement
Sample screengrab showing a developers coding environment. Changes are being made to the code to improve the accessibility of the website or mobile app.

Accessibility Statements

An Accessibility Statement is a public declaration made by an organisation that outlines its commitment to ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. It usually appears on a website or mobile app to communicate policy.

The statement often includes details about the specific accessibility standards being followed, such as WCAG, and any ongoing efforts to improve accessibility.

It provides users with information on how to report accessibility issues and demonstrates the organisation’s dedication to continuous improvement and inclusivity. We can help you to prepare the Accessibility Statement you will need to ensure compliance with the EAA.

An accessibility statement includes –

  • Introduction
  • Scope
  • Compliance
  • Accessibility Features
  • Contact Information
  • Feedback Mechanism
  • Version
Sample screengrab showing the first part of an Accessibility Statement on a website.

Continuous Monitoring

Our monitoring service, A11y Hub, ensures that your website or app remains accessible into the future, helping you stay on top of any unforeseen changes that may affect compliance. A11y Hub offers automated tests scheduled at your preferred frequency. Results are sent directly to your team, making it easy to stay on top of emerging issues.

A11y Hub’s AI-powered suggestions help you to resolve accessibility concerns and non-compliant elements quickly. This proactive approach, along with access to a history of reports, ensures that your organisation maintains ongoing compliance and demonstrates a long-term commitment to digital inclusivity.

A11y Hub includes –

  • Scheduled scans of your website or app
  • AI-Powered solutions

  • POUR-Based Results (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)

  • Customisable Test Schedules

  • Report Notifications

  • Compliance History Tracking

“… break down barriers for people with disabilities, offering innovative and accessible solutions …”

We leverage technology to promote inclusion and improve lives across Ireland, embodying our belief in technology as a tool for positive change.

About Us

accessible.ie is an initiative of xwerx.com

We are a long-established User Experience Design agency that has been committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusivity for almost 25 years.

We work with a number of partners in the accessibility space. These partners support our assessment of digital services for people with disabilities.

Our commitment to helping our clients achieve compliance with the EAA goes beyond the audit, review and documentation stage. Our developers are ready to apply the necessary changes to your digital product, working in tandem with your existing team or independently, if required.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been implemented into Irish law. The Regulations give enforcement powers to the market surveillance and compliance authorities. The Regulations provide for penalties for breaches of its requirements as follows:

  • On summary conviction, a class A fine (€5,000) or imprisonment of up to 6 months or both
  • On conviction on indictment, a fine of up to €60,000 or imprisonment of up to 18 months or both

Both companies and their directors, managers, secretaries and other officers can be found guilty of an offence under the Regulations.

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