Past Event / Understanding the European Accessibility Act: Breakfast Briefing
Online
Apr
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Overview
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a major step forward in promoting digital inclusivity across the EU, aligning with international standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and supporting the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Whether your organisation is based in the EU or offers products/services to EU customers, compliance is essential- not just to meet legal requirements, but to reach a wider audience and deliver a better experience for everyone.
In this session, we’ll cover:
- What the EAA is, who it applies to, and why it matters
- Key deadlines and industries within its scope
- Practical steps to achieve compliance before June 2025
- How to train and equip your team with accessibility best practices
- Ongoing monitoring to maintain accessibility standards
This session is ideal for designers, developers, product owners, and management teams across all sectors. You’ll leave with clear, actionable steps to help your organisation meet EAA requirements and create inclusive digital experiences.
The webinar will start at 08:30am and last for 1 hour. A link to join the webinar will be sent to you after you have registered.
Free to attend – designed to inform, inspire, and spark conversation.
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About Harjit Dhanda
Harjit is an Accessibility Consultant with experience in Accessibility and User Centred Design and values the importance of creating an inclusive digital experience for all users. Harjit has worked collaboratively with client teams in the public sector, retail and financial services. Harjit has applied her skills in Usability testing with people with disabilities and has carried out numerous accessibility audits highlighting barriers for accessibility on a variety of digital products which span both the web and mobile.
About Kieran Rooney
Kieran is passionate about everyone having equal access to the web and computing. With a background in mental health, having completed a master's degree in health psychology, and an undergraduate in Psychology, he has knowledge of the effect physical and mental health issues can have on an individual's day to day life. Kieran has extensive face to face research experience. After university, he worked at Scotland’s Association for Mental health and worked first hand with individuals with enduring mental and physical health conditions to support them to live a fulfilling life. He has also recently completed a software development bootcamp which sparked his passion for UX. Outside of work, he is a proud budgie dad and lover of folk and country music. Most of his spare time is spent learning the guitar both independently and with the Glasgow Folk Workshop.
Course Access
You will receive an online link to access the course in the coming days.