EU Accessibility Act Compliance Templates
As of June 28, 2025, all digital services must comply with EU Accessibility Act requirements. These templates ensure WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all documentation.Skip Navigation Template
Add to pages with multiple sections for keyboard navigation:Accessible Card Templates
Standard Card with Link
Card Group with Proper Labels
External Link Card
Accessible Accordion Templates
Standard Accordion
Accordion Group
Heading Hierarchy Template
Use proper heading hierarchy with ID anchors for keyboard navigation:Accessible Link Templates
Internal Links
External Links with Context
Screen Reader Only Text
For additional context that helps screen reader users:Form Templates (Future Use)
Accessible Form Fields
Color and Contrast Guidelines
Acceptable Color Combinations
- Primary Orange (#d44426) on white background ✅
- White text on Primary Orange background ✅
- Dark gray (#2d3748) on white background ✅
- White text on dark gray background ✅
Test Your Colors
- Use WebAIM Contrast Checker
- Target: 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text
- Test in high contrast mode
Testing Checklist
Before publishing any page, verify:- All Cards have descriptive
aria-labelattributes - All Accordions have
role="button"andaria-expanded - Headings follow proper hierarchy (h1 → h2 → h3)
- All links have descriptive text
- Skip navigation links are present for multi-section pages
- Color contrast meets WCAG AA standards (4.5:1)
- Page works with keyboard-only navigation
- Screen reader announces content logically
Common Accessibility Issues to Avoid
❌ Bad Examples
✅ Good Examples
Resources
- WCAG 2.1 AA Guidelines
- EU Accessibility Act Overview
- WebAIM Accessibility Resources
- MDN Accessibility Guidelines
Implementation Note: These templates should be used as the standard for all new documentation and when updating existing pages. Consistency across all 96+ MDX files ensures compliance and better user experience.
