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P O U R
Perceivable Operable Understandable Robust
• Text Alternatives • Keyboard • Readable • Compatible
• Time-based Media Accessible • Predictable
• Adaptable • Enough Time • Input Assistance
• Distinguishable • Seizures &
Physical
Reactions
• Navigable
• Input Modalities
• Timeline for the EAA
The EU adopted the EAA in June 2019. EU member states were obliged to translate and
incorporate the regulation into their national laws by June 2022. The law must be enforced by
July 2025.
June 2019 June 2022 June 2025
The EAA was EU member states The law must
adopted by the EU. need to translate and be applied.
adopt the directive
into their national laws.
