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As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) enforcement deadline approaches in June 2025, companies doing business in the EU must be ready to respond to accessibility complaints from users, each country with its own process, deadlines, and penalties.

While the EAA provides a common legal framework, enforcement is handled locally, meaning businesses may face simultaneous investigations in different countries.

Public school districts can no longer treat website accessibility as optional. With new ADA Title II regulations and state laws like Colorado’s HB21-1110, K–12 schools must ensure all websites, apps, and digital content meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Compliance deadlines begin in 2026.

Only 2.8% of global brands meet top-tier compliance standards - AAAnow calls for risk-based, executive-led action

In a landmark move for inclusive cybersecurity, the Funka Foundation has been appointed to collaborate directly with European standardization bodies on the development of new cybersecurity standards. This involvement ensures that upcoming EU regulations will be built with accessibility in mind from the start, not added in as an afterthought

As digital accessibility laws tighten across Europe and the U.S., organisations must act fast to avoid legal and reputational fallout. Corbb O’Connor of Level Access joins Bowen Craggs to explore how businesses can stay compliant and why accessibility is no longer optional.

On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into force. For U.S. businesses offering digital products or services in EU markets, this marks a significant legal and operational milestone. The EAA mandates that websites, mobile apps, e-books, ATMs, e-commerce platforms, banking services, and other digital interfaces be accessible to people with disabilities.

Digital accessibility is a vital part of inclusive design, especially for organizations serving the public, like nonprofits and healthcare providers. For individuals on the autism spectrum, many common web design choices can create unnecessary barriers, making it harder to access information, services, or support.

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Lawsuits are hitting companies at every level. In April 2025 alone, dozens of new accessibility cases were filed. From major corporations to local businesses and nonprofits, no one is exempt.

A new bill out of Colorado could significantly shift the accountability for digital accessibility failures in public schools, placing the burden directly on vendors.

A new nationwide report from CivicPulse and CivicPlus sheds light on the evolving state of web accessibility in local government, based on a survey of over 1,000 local leaders across the U.S. The 2025 Web Accessibility in Local Government Report explores how well municipalities, townships, and counties are meeting the digital needs of their communities, especially residents with disabilities.

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Number of Cases Filed in March 2025

• California – 25

• New York – 256

• Florida – 113

• Other states – 63