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If your online checkout process isn't accessible, disabled people can't give you their money. We're around 20% of the population. Your call. ---- Not sure if people with disabilities can give you money? I have three free 45-minute consults left this week. Book one and let's find out. Link in the comments. #accessibility #ecommerce #money

The European Accessibility Act – What You Need to Know The European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) aims to harmonise accessibility requirements across the EU to ensure that certain products and services are accessible to all, particularly those with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/eMEw_igA

Calling all online retailers! 🛒Have you heard about the European Accessibility Act? The European Accessibility Act aims to ensure equal access to goods and services for people with disabilities, and applies to a wider range of businesses including online retailers. By complying with the Act, you're not only meeting legal requirements but also opening doors to a more diverse customer base. Eurostat estimates there are (101) million people living in Europe with disabilities. Those traders in scope will need to develop and implement a plan for achieving compliance by 28 June 2025. For more about this new EU law read this article that Kelly Mackey and I have written: https://lnkd.in/ewXCdtFr #InclusiveRetail #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #LevelUpYourGame #EAA

https://lnkd.in/gWMrNRQk ABC7's piece on the challenges that local small businesses are currently facing with website accessibility is eye-opening. It's a common misconception that making a website accessible is prohibitively expensive. In reality, there are innovative and affordable solutions available that can help businesses of all sizes ensure their websites are welcoming to everyone, without breaking the bank. It's about creating an inclusive digital space that's accessible to all, which is not only a legal imperative but also a moral one. #ADACompliance #DigitalAccessibility #OrangeWebGroup

Digital accessibility isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have for businesses. Ensuring inclusivity in online experiences isn't only the right thing to do, it's also good for business growth and customer satisfaction. #DigitalAccessibility #InclusivityMatters

The way we shop has changed dramatically in recent years because of rapid advancements in technology and shifting customer needs. How the industry responds to that is today's focus at the start of the Institute of Customer Service's #NationalCustomerServiceWeek . Technology has the power to include disabled people and make shopping and leisure more accessible, but it can also exclude if it's not done well. Disabled people have the right to expect websites to be accessible, face to face service to be audible and the removal of other barriers to them being offered good service. Alongside this are potential benefits to all of us. Involving disabled people in the design of services or training is vital to making it work for as many people as possible. It brings an awareness, a 'light bulb moment' that might otherwise be missed by organisations, however well-meaning their intentions. We have a consumer panel of 4,000 disabled people who want to help organisations get it right. Talk to us about the specialist insight we can offer you https://lnkd.in/dwwaJBkW #NCSW2024 #InclusiveService #CustomerService #Accessibility #Inclusion

Axess Lab | European Accessibility Act (EAA) – What you need to know https://lnkd.in/dwRjmKaT June 28, 2025. That’s the deadline for all banking services and e-commerce in the EU to be fully compliant with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Here’s a straight-to-the-point summary of what you need to know!

🚨 Urgent: BT left my blind father without a panic button. This powerful article in The Guardian sheds light on the challenges faced by people with disabilities. It's a reminder of the importance of accessibility and the need for companies to prioritize the needs of all customers. Let's work together to advocate for inclusive practices and ensure that everyone has access to the support they require. #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveTechnology #EmpowerAll https://ift.tt/IWp8wnb

Did you know, the European Accessibility Act is set to revolutionise accessibility standards, with new regulations coming into effect June 28, 2025? The aim - to improve the lives of more than 87 million people living with disabilities! However, the question is what do businesses need to do to ensure compliance? Our latest legal insights break down the key implications for sectors like retail, banking, telecoms, tech, media, and transport services. From website updates to product modifications, the scope is vast and businesses must ensure they stay compliant. #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #Inclusion #AccessibilityRegulations #EUComplince #OracleSolicitors

In the focus: #consumer rights! ✋ BEREC is hosting a hybrid #workshop to discuss the impact of market and technological developments on end-users’ rights, and their ability to make free and informed choices. 📅 WHEN: 9 April 2024 The workshop organised by the BEREC End Users Working Group will focus on changes in consumer rights, accessibility, contracts-related topics, and emergency communication issues with interesting opening panel covering future trends and technological challenges. 📑 Learn more about the topics and register – https://lnkd.in/d7MBYDNE #empoweringEUconnectivity #endusers #market