Important Guidelines
Audible guidelines
Intro to audio guidelines
Users who rely on visual content so visual alternative must be available for audio and video content with sound
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Time to read
4-8 minutes
Physical guidelines
Intro to physical guidelines
Users may mostly use some sort of keyboard or other tools which rely on keyboard functionality
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Time to read
3-7 minutes
Visual guidelines
Intro to visual guidelines
Clear and adjustable layout with sufficient colour contrast, for blind users the website must work with screen readers
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Time to read
4-8 minutes
Cognitive guidelines
Intro to cognitive guidelines
The website must be clear logical and easy to use with consistent navigation and interactive elements
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Time to read
6-10 minutes
Supplemental guidelines
About
Accessibility is not confined to a group of users with some different abilities, for example, visual, motor, auditory, speech, or cognitive disabilities, rather it extends to anyone who is experiencing any permanent, temporary or situational disability.
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Compliance
All EU Member States must have transposed the European Accessibility Act into national law. As of 28 June 2025, companies must ensure that products and services covered by the Act are accessible. Sites and apps that fail to comply with the directive risk fines and other legal penalties.
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