Why A11YO

Web accessibility is now the law. Most Irish websites aren't compliant.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) came into force on 28 June 2025. Businesses that sell products or services online in Ireland or the EU must now meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards — or face enforcement action.

28 June 2025EAA compliance deadlinefor products and services in the EU
15%of people in Irelandlive with a disability affecting web use
€5,000+typical consultant auditA11YO costs a fraction of that
97%of home pages testedhave detectable WCAG failures (WebAIM 2024)

The problem with existing tools

Tools like Axe, WAVE, and Lighthouse are excellent — if you are an accessibility specialist or an experienced developer. They output WCAG criterion codes, DOM selectors, and technical audit language that means nothing to a business owner trying to understand what is actually wrong with their website.

A 5,000 euro consultant audit is thorough, but it is out of reach for most Irish SMEs. And ignoring the problem entirely is no longer an option — EAA enforcement is already underway across the EU.

What A11YO does differently

A11YO runs the same automated checks as Axe and Lighthouse, but rewrites the output in plain English. Every issue gets a plain-language title, a human impact explanation, and a specific fix instruction your developer can act on immediately — without any further briefing from you.

The result is a document that a business owner can read without Googling anything, and a developer can use as a checklist. That is the whole job.

Who A11YO is built for

  • Irish SMEswith a public-facing website and no in-house accessibility knowledge. You got a letter about the EAA and need to understand what it means for your site.
  • Web agencieswho produce accessibility reports for clients and want to deliver plain English reports rather than raw audit outputs.
  • Public sector bodiestourism operators, and regulated industries with EAA obligations who need a fast, affordable starting point.

The EAA in plain English

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU directive that requires products and services — including websites and mobile apps — to meet accessibility standards. In Ireland, it is implemented through the European Union (Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services) Regulations 2023.

The standard required is WCAG 2.1 Level AA — the same standard used by the UK's accessibility regulations and the US Section 508. Non-compliance can result in complaints, enforcement action, and fines from the relevant national authority.

The deadline passed on 28 June 2025. If your website is not compliant, the time to fix it is now.

Transparent pricing

A11YO has a generous free tier — run a scan and see your compliance score and a summary of issues with no sign-up required. A full report with all issue cards, fix instructions, scan history, and PDF export costs €10/month.

That is not a consultant. It is a tool that gives you everything you need to brief one.

See your compliance score in seconds

No sign-up required for your first scan. Enter your URL and get a plain English report immediately.