Digital Accessibility in 2025

“We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability”
– Stevie Wonder (2016)

Accessibility is more than a rule

Since June 2025, there is a new law in Europe. It is called the European Accessibility Act. Big companies must make new websites accessible. This means people with disabilities can use these websites well. So, accessibility is not only important, it is also required by law.

Small businesses are excluded

Small businesses do not have to follow this rule yet. Small businesses have fewer than 10 employees or make less than 2 million euros a year. These are the businesses I work with at Klik Webmedia. But I agree with Stevie Wonder: websites should be accessible for everyone. That is why I always pay attention to accessibility when I make websites, for everyone.

What is accessibility?

Accessibility means your website works well for everyone. Also for people with disabilities. Here are some things to check:

  • Text with images, so everyone knows what the image shows
  • Enough contrast between text and background
  • Clear headings like H1, H2, and H3
  • You can use the website with only a keyboard
  • Subtitles and transcripts for videos
  • Clear link texts and forms

These points help people with visual or motor disabilities to use your website.

Tools to test accessibility

You can use tools to check if your website is accessible, like:

  • WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools, WAVE is a set of tools. They help creators make their websites better for people with disabilities.
  • axe DevTools, This is a detailed tool in your browser. You can easily test if your website is accessible. Did you know I tested this blog with axe DevTools? At first, the links were red. The color was too light against the background. That made them hard to read. I changed the link color to blue. Now they are easier to see.
  • Google PageSpeed, Google PageSpeed tests your site for accessibility and gives scores.
Screenshot of the axe DevTools showing a message about low contrast of elements on this website.

Here is an example from axe DevTools that I used to test this blogā€™s accessibility. The tool said the link colors did not have enough contrast. That made the links harder to read.

Why automatic tests are not enough

The tools find many errors, but not all. That is why you must also test yourself:

  • Try to navigate with only a keyboard. Does everything work?
  • Use a screen reader to hear how your website sounds for blind people.
  • Read your texts carefully. Are they easy to understand?
  • Ask people with disabilities to test your website.

My personal mission

I think it is important that websites are accessible for everyone. That is why I am now studying for the CPACC exam. CPACC means Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. It is an international certificate. It shows you know a lot about accessibility, disabilities, and the related laws. With this knowledge, I can make your website even more accessible.

  • For my current clients, I make their websites more accessible for free.
  • For new websites, I always focus on accessibility from the start.
  • Do you have an existing website? Ask for a free quick scan!

Would you like to know if your website is accessible? Or do you want help? Fill in the form below. I am happy to help you!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An accessible website can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities. Think of good contrast, clear texts, and that you can use the site with only a keyboard.

No, small businesses (less than 10 employees or less than 2 million euros in turnover) do not have to follow the law yet. But it is good to make your website accessible now.

You can use free tools like WAVE or axe DevTools. Also, test your site yourself, for example by using only the keyboard or a screen reader.

No, automatic tools find many errors but not all. You also need to test by yourself, for example by checking if everything works with only the keyboard.

An accessible website reaches more people, gives a better user experience, and helps your site show up higher in search engines. Everyone can use your site well.

Yes! I help existing clients make their websites more accessible for free. You can also ask for a free quick scan to see how your site scores.

CPACC is an international certificate for professionals in digital accessibility. It shows that someone knows a lot about accessibility, disabilities, and related rules.