We invite you to read our article on the legal aspects of accessibility overlays—JavaScript-based tools used as a “quick fix” to bypass underlying website inaccessibility. While the use of overlays offers some advantages, it also carries significant drawbacks, including various legal risks. The market is currently dominated by companies promising “instant compliance” with WCAG, ADARead more about What are accessibility overlays?[…]
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a set of international guidelines for websites and web applications. It focuses on ensuring that content is perceivable, understandable, operable, and compatible with assistive technologies. It is WCAG that specifically defines requirements for contrast, keyboard navigation, and accessible labels, among others. EN 301 549, on the other hand, isRead more about WCAG vs norm EN 301 549[…]
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which applies in Poland from June 28, 2025, extends digital accessibility requirements to the private sector. It covers, among others, online stores, online banking, payment terminals, e-books, and mobile applications. Companies must ensure compliance with standards such as EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 AA. This means that services mustRead more about Implementation of the Eurepean Accessiblity Act[…]
The European Accessibility Act (abbreviated as EAA) is the common name for Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services. This Act establishes an EU-wide legal framework aimed at improving the accessibility of selected products and services for persons withRead more about The European Accessibility Act[…]
The WCAG principles apply not only to individuals who are blind but to a broad spectrum of people with various types of disabilities, including: People with visual impairments – In addition to those who are blind, this includes individuals with low vision, color blindness, and those with difficulty distinguishing colors. WCAG recommends, for example, alternativeRead more about Who is covered by WCAG guidelines?[…]
