Beyond Technical Accessibility: European Accessibility Act Compliance Requirements: Bet Hannon
The European Accessibility Act requires a number of things beyond technical accessibility to WCAG/EN 301 549 guidelines. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what compliance requires and how to start preparing. This session will break down who needs to comply, which standards apply today, and what’s coming next, plus what early enforcement looks like.
These meetups take place via Zoom and are live captioned. You must register to attend via Zoom.
About the Speaker
Bet Hannon (CPACC) is the CEO of AccessiCart, a services agency that helps eCommerce brands remove barriers for customers with disabilities and meet web accessibility compliance requirements (like ADA and the EAA – the European Accessibility Act). AccessiCart specializes in testing, consulting and reporting alongside existing website teams to level up skills and educate regarding compliance.
When not working, Bet enjoys cooking, Irish whiskey and hiking and snowshoeing near Bend, Oregon where she lives.
Event Information
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Live Captioning + Transcription: Kinsta
- Organizer and Host: Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker
- Your Business here! Learn about sponsorship
Accessibility & Accommodations
This meetup will be held virtually over Zoom and live captioned, thanks to our sponsors. Slide links will be provided when applicable, and presenters are encouraged to make slides as accessible as possible with alternative text for images, etc.
We’re working to secure sponsors so that we can offer ASL interpretation.
All are welcome to attend. If you need specific accommodations to make this meetup work for you, please contact us and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Code of Conduct
Please note that this group is a welcoming space for all. As this event is part of the official WordPress Meetup program, all attendees must follow the WordPress Online Code of Conduct.
By RSVPing to this meetup, you agree to abide by these guidelines. If you have concerns that the Online Code of Conduct is not being followed, don’t hesitate to get in touch with an organizer.