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An accessibility statement is a legal requirement for EU-facing websites under the EAA. It demonstrates your commitment to digital accessibility, informs users about your site's accessibility status, and provides a channel for feedback. Not having one can result in regulatory action and loss of trust from users, especially those with disabilities.
Failure to provide an accessibility statement can lead to legal penalties, complaints from users or advocacy groups, and reputational damage. It may also affect your eligibility for government contracts or partnerships within the EU.
Automated crawlers and accessibility auditing tools scan for the presence of a dedicated accessibility statement page (commonly at /accessibility or /accessibility-statement). Manual checks may also be performed during compliance reviews or by users seeking accessibility information.
Example: Adding an Accessibility Statement Page
<!-- /accessibility.html -->
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<title>Accessibility Statement</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Accessibility Statement</h1>
<p>This website is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.</p>
<h2>Conformance Status</h2>
<p>This website aims to conform to <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/">WCAG 2.1 AA</a>.</p>
<h2>Known Accessibility Limitations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Feedback</h2>
<p>If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us at <a href="mailto:accessibility@example.com">accessibility@example.com</a>.</p>
<p>Last reviewed: June 2024</p>
</body>
</html>Example: Linking Accessibility Statement in Footer
<!-- Add this link to your site's footer -->
<footer>
<nav>
<ul>
<li><a href="/accessibility">Accessibility Statement</a></li>
<!-- other footer links -->
</ul>
</nav>
</footer>Under the European Accessibility Act, most commercial websites and apps serving the EU are required to publish an accessibility statement. Some exceptions may apply, such as microenterprises, but it's best to consult legal guidance for your specific case.
The statement should declare your site's accessibility standard (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA), describe any known limitations, provide a feedback mechanism for users, and state the date of the last review. Using the European Commission's template is recommended.
The statement should be on a dedicated, publicly accessible page (commonly /accessibility or /accessibility-statement) and linked from your site's footer for easy discovery.
Review and update your accessibility statement at least annually, or whenever significant changes are made to your site's accessibility features or compliance status.
Yes, the European Commission provides a recommended template. However, you should customize it to accurately reflect your site's specific accessibility status and contact details.
You may face regulatory complaints, legal penalties, and reputational harm. Users may also report your site to authorities or choose not to use your services.
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