As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline nears, organisations might face new legal and operational challenges. This blog explains how our partnership with Eye-Able helps clients meet these requirements, while improving user experience and reaching more people.
With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) becoming effective on June 28, 2025, organizations must ensure their digital content is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. The EAA introduces strict accessibility standards for websites, mobile apps, and digital services. Organizations that don’t comply risk fines and missed opportunities to serve a broader audience. According to Gartner, the EAA will also require organizations to report on accessibility as part of broader social sustainability efforts, making accessibility not just a compliance issue, but a strategic imperative. Accessibility is no longer just a legal requirement; it’s a key part of ESG and social impact reporting.
At SoftwareOne, accessibility is more than a legal checkbox, it’s a strategic priority. Following our 2022 partnership announcement with Eye-Able, we’re expanding our commitment to digital inclusion by helping clients prepare for the EAA with a full suite of accessibility tools and services. Together, we help clients turn compliance into competitive advantage, by embedding accessibility into their digital strategy.
Roughly 1 in 5 Europeans live with a disability. For these individuals, inaccessible websites or digital tools can create daily barriers to work, services, and information. The EAA is a step toward removing those barriers, by requiring that key digital products and services be designed with accessibility in mind. Accessibility isn’t just about compliance; it’s about removing barriers for millions of people.
But beyond compliance, digital accessibility is a business enabler. Inclusive design improves user experience, expands audience reach, and reflects a brand’s commitment to equity and social responsibility. Accessible design helps everyone, making digital experiences easier to use, more inclusive, and more effective.
Eye-Able is a German-based digital accessibility provider whose technology empowers users to tailor their digital experiences to their needs, without requiring major redesigns from web teams. Eye-Able’s tools are easy to implement and even easier to use, giving users control over how they interact with your digital content.
Their tools include:
These features are seamlessly integrated into websites or platforms and can be activated instantly by users, making accessibility both simple and user-driven.
Through our partnership, SoftwareOne clients gain access to Eye-Able’s best-in-class accessibility tools, along with SoftwareOne’s advisory and implementation expertise. We also provide dedicated support for marketing and communications teams, who often lead accessibility efforts within their organizations. We help:
This end-to-end approach ensures organizations aren’t just checking a box but embedding accessibility into their digital strategies for long-term impact.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is fast approaching, requiring organisations to ensure their digital content is accessible to all. By partnering with Eye-Able, SoftwareOne helps clients turn compliance into a strategic opportunity, enhancing user experience, strengthening ESG efforts, and reaching more people. Together, we can make digital inclusion a reality.
Contact us to discuss your accessibility goals or to start preparing for EAA compliance.
Contact us to discuss your accessibility goals or to start preparing for EAA compliance.
