Discover how startups can ensure EAA compliance by partnering with a QA testing team. Learn key accessibility testing practices to make your digital products inclusive and regulation-ready.
As a startup, ensuring that your digital product meets the European Accessibility Act (EAA) compliance can be challenging, especially with limited resources and a fast-paced environment. However, accessibility is not just a legal requirement; it’s a crucial step in creating an inclusive and user-friendly product. At QAonCloud, we understand the importance of this, and we are here to guide startups through the process of compliance, making it as seamless and cost-effective as possible.
Here's how QAonCloud can help startups comply with the EAA:
1. Comprehensive Accessibility Audits
The first step to ensuring EAA compliance is to conduct a thorough accessibility audit. At QAonCloud, we begin by assessing your website, app, or digital product to identify any potential gaps in accessibility. Our audit covers various disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, and cognitive impairments. This allows us to pinpoint areas where your product doesn’t meet the necessary accessibility standards.
What We Do: We conduct a comprehensive audit to identify gaps and prioritize fixes.
Benefit for Startups: Get actionable insights to help you focus on the most critical areas for compliance.
2. Continuous Accessibility Testing
For startups, ensuring ongoing compliance is just as important as addressing the initial gaps. QAonCloud offers continuous accessibility testing to ensure your digital product remains compliant as new features are added or updates are made. Our team uses both automated tools (like WAVE, AXE, Lighthouse) and manual assessments to find issues such as:
- Missing alt text for images
- Inconsistent color contrast
- Screen reader compatibility issues
- Keyboard navigation problems
What We Do: Regular testing to ensure your product is always compliant.
Benefit for Startups: Stay compliant without needing to dedicate internal resources to ongoing testing.
3. Ensure Compliance with WCAG Guidelines
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are critical for ensuring that your product meets accessibility standards. At QAonCloud, we make sure your digital product aligns with WCAG 2.1 standards. Whether it's ensuring content is easy to perceive, operate, or navigate, we guide your startup through every detail necessary for EAA compliance.
What We Do: We help you ensure adherence to WCAG 2.1 guidelines for full accessibility compliance.
Benefit for Startups: Meet both local and global accessibility standards while minimizing legal risks.
4. Improve User Experience (UX) for All Users
The truth is, accessibility is not just for users with disabilities—it benefits everyone. By working with QAonCloud, startups can improve the overall user experience by ensuring intuitive navigation, mobile responsiveness, and a smoother interface. Accessible design often means better usability, and as a startup, this leads to higher customer satisfaction and retention.
What We Do: We enhance UX by addressing navigation, mobile compatibility, and overall design.
Benefit for Startups: Boost your product's usability for all users, which leads to increased user engagement.
5. Mitigate Legal and Financial Risks
The risk of legal penalties and fines for non-compliance with the EAA can be significant. At QAonCloud, we help startups minimize these risks by identifying and addressing accessibility issues before they become a legal problem. Our proactive testing services ensure that your digital products are compliant and free of accessibility barriers, protecting your startup from potential legal consequences.
What We Do: We help identify and fix compliance issues before they turn into legal problems.
Benefit for Startups: Avoid costly fines and legal disputes while ensuring your product is accessible to everyone.
6. Affordable and Scalable Solutions for Startups
Startups often have limited budgets, which makes it difficult to manage accessibility compliance in-house. QAonCloud offers affordable, scalable solutions that can grow with your business. You don’t have to hire an in-house team of accessibility experts—our services are designed to be cost-effective for startups while still providing high-quality testing and compliance support.
What We Do: We offer flexible and affordable accessibility testing packages for startups.
Benefit for Startups: Save time, money, and resources while ensuring compliance.
7. Stay Updated with Evolving Accessibility Standards
The landscape of digital accessibility is constantly evolving. New updates to accessibility standards are frequently rolled out, and at QAonCloud, we stay on top of these changes for you. We monitor updates to the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and WCAG guidelines, ensuring your digital product remains compliant even as regulations evolve.
What We Do: We keep you informed and ensure that your product stays compliant with changing accessibility standards.
Benefit for Startups: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and continuously improve accessibility.
Conclusion
Compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is crucial for startups seeking to expand their reach and develop an inclusive product. With QAonCloud as your testing partner, you get expert support in ensuring your digital product meets accessibility standards, mitigates legal risks, and offers a better user experience. From accessibility audits and continuous testing to legal protection and affordable solutions, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Don’t wait until the deadline approaches—start your accessibility journey today with QAonCloud and ensure your product is compliant, inclusive, and ready for the future.
Contact us to discover how we can assist you in meeting the EAA compliance deadline and enhancing your digital experience for greater accessibility.
