About AccessibilityRef
The independent European platform for digital accessibility compliance
Our Mission
AccessibilityRef exists to make EAA compliance achievable for every European business — from sole traders to multinationals. We provide self-assessment tools, legal reference data, and compliance documentation so organisations can understand and meet their obligations without hiring expensive consultants.
Data Sources & Methodology
All legal content is sourced from official publications and verified regularly.
EUR-Lex — Directive (EU) 2019/882
The official text of the European Accessibility Act, including all 32 articles and 6 annexes.
View reference →ETSI EN 301 549 V3.2.1 (2021)
The harmonised European standard for ICT accessibility, referenced by the EAA for technical requirements.
View reference →W3C WCAG 2.2
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — the global standard for digital accessibility, referenced by EN 301 549 Chapter 9.
View reference →National transposition data is verified against each member state's official gazette. Country pages show the last verification date. WCAG criteria reference the W3C Recommendation directly.
What We Provide
63 Self-Assessment Tools
From WCAG checklists to sector-specific compliance tools, covering the full EAA scope.
27 EU Country Profiles
National law, enforcement authority, penalty structure, and cure period for every EU member state.
Legal-Grade Evidence
Every tool output includes audit ID, tool version, and generation timestamp for regulatory defensibility.
Full Directive Text
All 32 articles and 6 annexes of Directive 2019/882, with plain-language summaries alongside verbatim legal text.
Legal Disclaimer
Important Legal Disclaimer
This tool is a self-assessment aid only and does not constitute legal advice or a formally certified compliance assessment. Outputs — including reports, scores, checklists, and accessibility statements — are for internal use and should be reviewed by a qualified legal representative or independent accessibility auditor before being relied upon for regulatory, procurement, or public-disclosure purposes. All assessment risk lies with the internal assessor. accessibilityref, its developers, and staff accept zero liability for losses arising from use of or reliance on these outputs. Always verify against official sources: the W3C WCAG 2.2 Recommendation, the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882), and your national enforcement authority.