Build in accessibility – and be ready for business in Europe.
To ensure people with disabilities can enjoy the benefits of the online space, from June 28th, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA)* will make it a legal requirement that certain products and services – and the way they are marketed – are accessible to more people.
What it means for the UK.
While the United Kingdom is no longer bound by EU legislation, it often aligns with EU standards for smoother trade and regulatory compliance. This means the UK may consider updating its own accessibility regulations.
Reviewing the accessibility of your website and product interfaces could be an ideal way to improve the customer experience and futureproof your online presence at the same time.
How it could impact you.
There may be fines or penalties for failing to comply with the EAA, depending on the severity of the infraction. To avoid them, a complete accessibility and inclusivity audit of your website and the products and services you sell may be needed. It is advisable to seek legal advice to understand your compliance obligations under the EAA.
But it’s not all about fines; there are benefits too. By embracing these standards, your business will be more accessible to audiences with these requirements. It could also help you extend your customer base, enhance the reputation of your brand, and even deliver better SEO.
How Adobe can help.
Adobe has long been a champion of creating digital tools that enable you to share content with everyone. Today, PDFs are the ‘language of business’ containing valuable content that may need to be accessible to more people. Here are just a few of the helpful Document Cloud accessibility tools that will help you ensure your content has accessibility principles built in:
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Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker
Available for use on single documents in Acrobat Pro and for checking large volum...
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Adobe PDF Accessibility Auto-Tagging service
Also available in Acrobat Pro to process single documents and as an API to proc...
Learn more | Learn more about the Adobe PDF Accessibility Auto-tagging service
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Guided Actions, available in Acrobat Pro
Quickly detect and fix accessibility issues without being an accessibility professional. The guided actions will take you thr...
Accessibility Conformance Reports
For your compliance team, Adobe offers conformance information about our prod...
Learn more | Learn more about Accessibility conformance reports for Adobe solutions.
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Acrobat Accessibility Webinar Series
For a much deeper dive into the subject, this series of on-demand webinars cove...
Find out more | Find out more about the Adobe Acrobay Webinar Series
Begin building accessibility in.
For more about making your digital spaces and experiences more accessible, contact Adobe