The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a landmark piece of legislation set to transform digital accessibility across the European Union. Starting June 28, 2025, businesses offering certain products and services in the EU must ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities. This includes a wide range of digital offerings, making EAA compliance a crucial priority for many organizations.

What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?

The EAA (Directive (EU) 2019/882) aims to harmonize accessibility requirements across the EU, removing barriers created by differing national laws. It mandates that a broad range of products and services must be accessible to people with disabilities. The goal is to create a more inclusive digital environment, enabling everyone to participate fully in society and the economy.

Beyond the legal obligations, EAA compliance offers significant benefits:

• Expanded Market Reach
• Improved User Experience
• Enhanced Brand Reputation
• Avoidance of Legal Ramifications

How ReadSpeaker Solutions Can Support Your EAA Strategy

While ReadSpeaker doesn’t provide a complete EAA compliance solution (as it covers a very broad range of requirements), our text-to-speech (TTS) technology can play an important role in making digital content more accessible and can be a key part of your overall strategy.

Here’s how ReadSpeaker solutions can help:

• Website and Application Accessibility: ReadSpeaker’s TTS solutions can make your websites and applications more accessible to users with visual impairments such as low vision, reading difficulties, or cognitive disabilities. Users can listen to the content, making it easier to consume and understand.
• E-book Accessibility: For publishers and distributors of e-books, ReadSpeaker provides solutions to integrate TTS, ensuring that e-books can be read aloud. This is crucial for meeting EAA requirements for accessible e-books.
• Audio Output for Diverse Needs: ReadSpeaker’s technology enables you to provide audio output in a wide range of languages for various digital materials, catering to different learning styles and accessibility needs.

ReadSpeaker provides resources and expertise to help you integrate the TTS solutions effectively.