The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been in effect since mid-2025. Regulators are becoming increasingly proactive in enforcing it. In short, doing nothing is no longer an option. But where do you start? And what do you need to do to be compliant? Just as there are many roads to Rome, there are also many paths to accessibility. Discover which one is right for you.
Shift left: the path for larger organizations that are committed
Do you have in-house development teams working on software or websites? If so, our “shift left” approach offers many benefits. Making software or websites accessible once they’re in production is very costly. It can be up to 30 times more expensive than addressing accessibility during the design phase. That’s why you should test for accessibility as early as the design and development phases (“shift left”). By detecting errors early on, you’ll save a tremendous amount of time and money.
What does this approach look like? Our partner Deque offers industry-leading tools for developers. Not only can you quickly detect errors using the power of AI, but you also get the solution right away. This makes the approach highly efficient for organizations that are continuously refining their products.
What’s included in this bundle?
consultancy for a roadmap and guidance on using the tools,
Axe DevTools for testing software during development
Deque University: develop your team with this comprehensive knowledge base
Pros:
save costs by detecting errors early,
the best path to compliance
Cons:
requires a larger investment,
requires commitment across the entire organization
An accessibility audit provides a comprehensive picture, but it remains a snapshot in time. Fortunately, automated testing using Deque’s advanced Axe Monitor also helps you identify many issues. The big advantage? You can continuously track how your website’s accessibility is evolving. Are improvements working? How does the ongoing development of your site affect accessibility? With the monitor, you can see this immediately and always know where you stand. This allows you to act on KPIs.
Moreover, Axe Monitor makes it easier to comply with your reporting obligations to regulatory authorities.
What’s included in this bundle?
consultancy for a roadmap and guidance on using the tools,
Axe Monitor for continuous testing of your site, also available “as a service” with management and reporting by Swink,
Deque University: develop your team with this comprehensive knowledge base
You will be working with specialists. We know everything there is to know about digital accessibility and have been working for government agencies and businesses for many years. With our knowledge and experience, we can help you comply with the law.
All-in-one for accessibility. Need more than just EAA guidance? We will show you the way. Thanks to our expertise, supplemented by a large network of experts, we can help you with any accessibility question.
More attention to detail. 70% of our team has autism. We see details and discover patterns that others miss. And you will notice that in everything we deliver.
You meet your SROI obligation. By working with us, you support inclusive employment and meet your SROI obligations (PSO 30+ certified).
Leading tools from Deque. We have a partnership with Deque, a provider of leading tools and solutions in accessibility.
“Swink not only has the expertise in-house, but also makes a conscious decision to employ people with disabilities. This shows that they take inclusion seriously. The quality is also good. My colleagues find the audit reports very clear and practical.”
Erwin Schaapman Product owner design system digital channels atANWB
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