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# Oh S***! There's a New Accessibility Law and I'm Not Ready!


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 11, 2025
- **Time:** 11:00–11:30 (30 min)
- **Room:** Stage 9
- **Event:** World Congress 2025
- **Tags:** accessibility, css, frontend, html, javascript

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1671-oh-s-there-s-a-new-accessibility-law-and-i-m-not-ready)

## Description

As web developers, it’s all too common to feel overwhelmed by constant changes in legal requirements. This talk dives into how we can respond effectively to the new European Accessibility Act without falling into a panic. 

We’ll start by understanding why accessibility is so important - not only to avoid legal trouble but also to create a more inclusive digital world. Next, we’ll break down the latest changes in regulations, and discuss ways to quickly assess whether your current website meets these new standards. We’ll talk about how you can identify and tackle critical issues right away, and  we’ll explore strategies for embedding accessibility into every stage of development.

Ultimately, this talk is about taking what feels like a daunting challenge and making it manageable. With a little upfront effort and an incremental approach, you can become compliant and ensure that your apps work for everyone.


## Speaker

### [Emma Dawson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@emma-dawson)

Web Developer and Accessibility Specialist, Axess Lab


## Related talks at this congress

- [Accessibility Test Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/717-accessibility-test) — Maria Korneeva
- [Semantic HTML means it's semantic, right? Right?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/833-semantic-html-means) — Emma Dawson
- [The Cake Is a Lie... And So Is Your Login’s Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/784-the-cake-is-a-lie) — Ramona Schwering
- [Possibilities with Web Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2025/sessions/664-possibilities-with) — Rowdy Rabouw