In the latest releases of Internetivo, we have introduced important fixes and ensured that all future products will be fully compatible with the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
The EAA is a new regulation introduced by the European Union, effective from June 28, 2025. Its goal is to standardize accessibility requirements for digital products and services, including websites, to promote independent living and equal access for people with disabilities. These regulations apply to all websites offering services within the European Union, regardless of where the organization is based.
Learn more about the European Accessibility Act on the European Commission website.
Contact us to assist you with EAA Compliance.
Internetivo Products Are Aligned To European Accessibility Act
With the release of this legislation, our team has taken proactive steps to ensure that the Internetivo products meets the newly established accessibility standards. This means we can confidently continue offering our services within the EU, knowing our website aligns with legal requirements and best practices in digital inclusivity.
Improved Keyboard Navigation
As part of our compliance efforts with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, we have implemented complete support for keyboard-based navigation. Users can now access and interact with every essential component of our website using only the keyboard, eliminating the need for a mouse. This improvement significantly enhances accessibility for individuals with motor impairments, screen reader users, and those who prefer keyboard navigation for efficiency.
Transparent and Logical Keyboard Flow
We have structured the navigation flow to follow a logical and predictable order, ensuring users can easily move between sections without confusion. Interactive elements such as buttons, links, and form fields are focusable in sequence, while purely decorative or redundant elements are skipped to prevent unnecessary interruptions.
Clear and Visible Focus Indicators
To keep users oriented, each focused element is visually highlighted with a distinct focus indicator, meeting contrast requirements for accessibility. This ensures users always know their current position on the page.
No Keyboard Traps
Users can open and close modals, navigate dropdown menus, and interact with all critical UI components without getting trapped in any section. Keyboard shortcuts such as Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Space, and Escape are fully supported for intuitive navigation.
Website Content Now Accessible With Screen Readers
In compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), we have introduced a range of improvements to make our website more accessible to users relying on assistive technologies. These enhancements ensure that customers using screen readers can navigate our website with ease and access essential content without barriers.
Meaningful Structure Through Semantic Markup
To create a more intuitive and navigable experience, we have added semantic HTML elements, ARIA landmarks, and descriptive labels to navigation components, forms, and buttons. These additions help screen readers interpret the layout and functionality of our website more accurately, offering a smoother and more coherent experience for users with visual impairments.
Clear Separation Between Content and Decorative Elements
To prevent distractions or misinterpretation for screen reader sessions, we have tagged purely decorative elements (such as icons, illustrations, or visual dividers) with appropriate aria-hidden attributes. This ensures that assistive technologies skip over content that does not carry informational value, reducing auditory clutter and allowing users to focus on the core content of our site.
Improved Overall Website Accessibility
By improving the semantic structure and user interface clarity, our website benefits from improved SEO rankings, as search engines increasingly consider accessibility markers when evaluating page quality. This means our website is not only easier to use for all visitors but also more discoverable in search engine results.
Better Scalability of Website Elements
To support users with varying visual needs, we have enhanced the scalability of key interface elements across Internetivo. This includes improvements to navigation menus, content sections, buttons, and typography, ensuring that our website layout remains stable and readable when users apply browser zoom or use larger display settings. Improved scalability and accessibility also contribute positively to our SEO performance.
Improved Responsiveness Across Devices
All updated elements are now more responsive, adapting fluidly to different screen sizes and resolutions. This guarantees that our website delivers a consistent experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices — even when assistive tools or zoom functions are in use.
Enhanced Visual Clarity and Layout Stability
Refinements in layout structure and spacing help maintain clarity, prevent content overlap, and ensure that users can easily follow visual hierarchy at any scale. These changes improve both usability and aesthetics, particularly for customers who rely on screen magnifiers.
Element Contrast For Visual Accessibility
To meet the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA), we have enhanced the visual contrast of key website elements. This ensures that text, icons, and interactive components remain legible and distinguishable for users with visual impairments, including those affected by low vision or color blindness.
Maintaining Internetivo's Aesthetic Identity
While making these accessibility improvements, we carefully preserved the original design language of Internetivo. The refined contrast adjustments were applied in a way that respects the visual style and clean appearance of our site, so our customers enjoy an accessible experience without any drastic visual changes.
Boosting Accessibility and SEO
Greater visual accessibility also brings measurable benefits to our business. Search engines increasingly reward accessible websites, meaning these enhancements can positively influence our SEO performance. A more accessible site not only helps more users but can also lead to better search rankings and broader visibility.
