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One year after the European Accessibility Act, most businesses are still catching up
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· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the European Accessibility Act and its progress are available from AudioEye's 2026 Digital Accessibility Index, which scanned over 166,000 web pages across seven industries.
A recent report highlights the progress of the European Accessibility Act, one year after its implementation. The act aims to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. According to AudioEye, many businesses are still in the process of catching up with the new requirements.
The European Accessibility Act is compared to the General Data Protection Regulation, which also saw a slow start in enforcement. It wasn't until large fines were issued to companies like Google and Meta that organizations took action. Further details on the European Accessibility Act and its progress are available from AudioEye's 2026 Digital Accessibility Index, which scanned over 166,000 web pages across seven industries.
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Category: business Published: August 1, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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