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New Report on EAA Readiness

In a recent report from Evinced, a leader in accessibility software solutions, significant concerns were raised regarding the level of preparedness among European companies for the implementation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA). With the deadline drawing near on June 28, 2025, the findings highlight existing challenges and inadequate investments made by many organizations.

The study conducted during April and May of 2025 surveyed 120 European enterprises to gain insights into their readiness to comply with the new regulations. Alarmingly, only 27% of the participants felt fully prepared, while 45% claimed to be somewhat prepared. Conversely, 28% admitted to being either somewhat unprepared or not prepared at all.

Evaluating Accessibility Preparedness

A closer inspection of the data reveals that much of the optimism showcased by some companies may be misplaced. Even among those that consider themselves fully ready, only a meager 19% have sufficiently restructured their product development processes to avert future accessibility issues. Nonetheless, a promising 84% of these firms have plans to implement further improvements within the year through dedicated accessibility teams, tools, and training.

On the contrary, firms that feel unprepared generally tend to be significantly smaller and have a bleak outlook for 2025. They foresee that achieving full compliance could take several years. Most of their efforts will remain focused on reactive projects and audits, along with incremental changes in product development processes without the aid of specialized accessibility tools or teams.

Importance of Accessibility

Navin Thadani, CEO and co-founder of Evinced, stated, “Accessibility is not merely a task that can be checked off a list. It fundamentally requires building a culture and product development process that takes inclusion seriously.” He emphasized that the EAA represents a monumental commitment to embed accessibility within the digital economy. Firms that need to adapt to these regulations must discover the most efficient means to enhance their processes without compromising product delivery.

Global Impact of the EAA

While the study focused on European firms, it is important to note that the EAA will also impact numerous companies outside of Europe. Thadani remarked, “This act is not just a local issue. Businesses in the United States, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere that operate in or serve clients within the EU are likely to feel its effects.” He added that companies that invest now in scalable processes, training, and tools will be better positioned to deliver accessible digital products and services while avoiding costly reactive fixes in the future. “Accessibility isn’t just a compliance matter; it's also a worthwhile investment.”

About Evinced

Founded in 2021, Evinced has rapidly established itself as a leading provider of software solutions that integrate accessibility features into websites and mobile applications for major global enterprises. With a comprehensive toolset, Evinced enables developers, designers, and accessibility specialists to proactively address accessibility issues, identify, group, and track them efficiently. For businesses, this minimizes reliance on manual processes, reduces risk, and shortens time-to-market for their products. Evinced is headquartered in California and operates offices throughout the United States, Europe, and Israel, receiving support from prominent investors including Insight Partners and M12, a venture fund associated with Microsoft.

For more information on creating accessible digital products and services at scale, visit www.evinced.com.