The Power Of 15 Minutes: How Businesses Can Start Accessibility Today
Fifteen Minutes Could Change Everything
Fifteen minutes. It does not sound like much. A coffee break. A short meeting. A quick phone call. Yet in those 15 minutes, a business can take its first meaningful step towards full accessibility audit compliance.
The EAA Is Now In Force
Accessible web design is no longer optional. The EAA is now in force. This legislation impacts businesses with customers across the European Union, regardless of where the company is based. If your website serves European customers, you are affected.
For many businesses, this comes as a surprise. Few have received formal guidance. Most have heard very little about these new obligations.
It Is Not Too Late To Act
The good news is that even if the deadline has arrived, it is not too late to act. Starting does not require a complete overhaul. It begins with understanding. That is where an audit becomes so valuable.
Many businesses hesitate because accessibility seems overwhelming. They fear the cost. They fear the scale of the work required. They fear making mistakes. These fears are understandable but unnecessary.
Begin The Process
In 15 minutes, you can begin the process with a free consultation. This short conversation allows us to review your website, identify any immediate exposure, and explain how an audit works. From there, we create a plan.
An audit includes live user testing by disabled individuals, expert technical reviews, and a clear, actionable report. The audit highlights both serious compliance failures and smaller issues that may still create barriers for disabled visitors. This provides a roadmap for improvement.
The Power Of A Valid Accessibility Statement
One of the most important outcomes of this process is the creation of a valid Accessibility Statement. This is not simply a legal formality. A compliant Accessibility Statement demonstrates that your business is aware of its obligations and actively working towards full compliance. It protects you against many of the legal risks associated with non-compliance while your accessibility journey continues.
Inclusive Design Benefits Everyone
Accessible web design benefits every visitor. Clear navigation, readable text, properly labelled forms, and intuitive interfaces help all users, not just those with disabilities. Search engines favour accessible websites. Customers trust businesses that prioritise inclusion. Compliance is only part of the benefit. The real value lies in creating digital services that work be