The European Accessibility Act — Directive (EU) 2019/882 — applies across the EU since 28 June 2025. It requires consumer-facing products and services such as e-commerce shops, banking, transport, e-books and electronic communications to be accessible, and it is transposed into national law in each Member State.
Accessibility is not only a legal risk. Around one in four EU citizens lives with a disability or a long-term limitation, and accessible sites are easier to use, easier to find in search, and easier to maintain. An accessibility statement is the public, honest page that tells visitors what they can expect and how to report a barrier. It is the first thing an auditor, a customer or a compliance officer looks for.
AccessProof follows the W3C accessibility statement structure — commitment, conformance status, limitations, feedback, assessment approach and date — and cites the correct legal reference for your country.