The Implementation of the European Accessibility Act

When the European Accessibility Act came into force in June 2025, it became the first EU-wide law requiring private sector products and services to be accessible. But what's actually happening on the ground?

Business Accessibility Forum (BAF) interviewed EU officials, disability rights organizations, professional accessibility bodies, and leaders from major companies. The result: Europe's first report on EAA implementation from a business perspective.

Our findings show a landscape still in progress - companies navigating evolving guidance and uneven enforcement across member states. Yet those treating accessibility as strategy, not checkbox, are already seeing competitive advantage and stronger innovation cultures.

This Fireside Chat shares what we learned: how to move beyond the "business case" debate and make accessibility a natural part of how business is done.

For livestream: https://youtube.com/live/pXepVTp-U3Q?feature=share

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