The accessibility statement — what it must contain
Updated: 2026-06-09
An accessibility statement is a public document in which a service provider declares how its digital service meets accessibility requirements.
What an accessibility statement is
A public declaration by an economic operator about meeting accessibility requirements (EAA / Directive 2019/882, EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA). In the private sector it serves as proof of due diligence.
What it should contain
The legal basis (the national law transposing the EAA) and scope; the compliance status (full / partial / non-compliant); a list of known issues; a feedback mechanism (contact) and a path to the supervisory authority; the date prepared and last reviewed.
The EAAsy generator produces this document automatically — in the language and with the legal basis appropriate for the selected country.
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