Digital Accessibility & the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

What businesses need to know in 2025


Aired on June 26th Aired on Jun. 26th

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The European Accessibility Act (EAA) became enforceable on June 28, 2025—bringing with it new legal requirements for digital services across the EU and UK. While many organizations were aware of the law, questions remained: What exactly was required? Who was in scope? And how could teams show progress, even after the deadline?

Verbit hosted a live discussion on what the EAA meant for businesses in media, e-commerce, streaming, and other digital sectors—plus actionable steps teams could take to move toward compliance.

What the webinar covered:

  • What the EAA is—and what it’s not (hint: it’s not WCAG or the ADA)
  • Who was required to comply and what had to be made accessible under the law
  • The role of EN 301 549 as the technical benchmark for compliance
  • What “disproportionate burden” meant and how to document it
  • Practical steps for showing meaningful progress—even post-enforcement

Watch the full session or jump into the clips to hear how media, e-commerce, streaming, and other digital leaders are preparing for EAA compliance.

Preview the highlights

Not Just Europe: Why the EAA Affects Global Businesses
You Could Face Jail Time. Seriously
Universities Are the New Publishers
Inclusion Pays: The $50 Billion Opportunity
Will Netflix Need to Comply?
Claire Brown VP, Global Sales, Verbit

Claire Brown is a media and accessibility leader with 20 years of experience across TV production, localization, and content distribution.
She has driven innovation in access services and digital workflows across the global media landscape. At Verbit, Claire partners with streaming platforms and content teams to implement captioning and audio description strategies that align with both accessibility standards and creative goals.

Dan Breen Strategic Account Executive, Verbit

Dan Breen is a digital accessibility advocate with a strong background in enterprise tech and SaaS sales. He’s worked across marketing technology and education sectors, helping organizations adopt scalable, inclusive solutions. At Verbit, Dan partners with universities, corporations, and public institutions to implement accessibility strategies that meet both compliance goals and user needs.

Stephen Cutchins Senior Manager of Accessibility, Cvent

Stephen Cutchins is Senior Manager of Accessibility at Cvent, where he leads efforts to make events and digital experiences inclusive for all. With over 15 years focused on accessibility, he brings deep expertise in assistive technology, inclusive design, and accessibility compliance. Stephen is passionate about removing barriers and works closely with organizations to ensure their spaces—virtual and physical—truly welcome people with disabilities.

Heather York VP, Marketing, Verbit

Heather York is VP of Marketing and Government Affairs at Verbit, leading strategy across media, education, and enterprise markets. With over 20 years in accessible media, she’s helped grow captioning, audio description, and localization services across North America. Heather is a trusted voice on digital accessibility, blending technical fluency with policy expertise to help organizations meet evolving compliance standards and better serve diverse audiences.

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