The European Accessibility Act (EAA) and Its Impact on E-Learning: What You Need to Know

On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) takes full effect, unifying accessibility requirements across the EU. The EAA applies to various products and services, including e-learning platforms, learning management systems (LMS), and digital content tools especially those involving subscriptions or transactions.

E-learning providers must comply with accessibility standards, ensuring content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust (POUR principles) and follows universal design practices. This includes offering text-to-speech (TTS), customizable fonts, synchronized text/audio, and more. Compliance is also tied to CE certification, essential for operating in the EU market.

Educators using these tools also have responsibilities under the EAA, particularly when providing digital course materials. Meeting WCAG guidelines and integrating assistive technologies, like TTS solutions, can help ensure compliance.

For a seamless transition, consider tools like ReadSpeaker to enhance accessibility and align with EAA requirements.

Dig deeper into the European Accessibility Act here.