{"id":15038,"date":"2026-08-29T23:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/?post_type=yphresia&#038;p=15038"},"modified":"2026-10-26T21:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:26:36","slug":"website-accessibility-wcag","status":"publish","type":"yphresia","link":"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/yphresies\/website-accessibility-wcag\/","title":{"rendered":"Website Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA &#038; Law 4994\/2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group second-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA &amp; Law 4994\/2022<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since <strong>28 June 2025<\/strong>, accessibility of digital services has been <strong>a legal requirement<\/strong> (Law 4994\/2022, European Accessibility Act), with fines of up to <strong>\u20ac100,000<\/strong>. If you run an e-shop or a digital service, this applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-wcag-hero.jpg\" alt=\"Website accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA and Law 4994\/2022 \u2013 WebMate\" class=\"wp-image-15017\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-wcag-hero.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-wcag-hero-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-wcag-hero-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-wcag-hero-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Website accessibility in line with WCAG 2.1 AA and Law 4994\/2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At WebMate we build and fix websites so they comply with the <strong>WCAG 2.1 AA<\/strong> standard, the reference standard for both the law and NSRF (ESPA) funding programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the service includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>What we do<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Audit<\/strong><\/td><td>Assessment of the site with automated tools and manual testing: keyboard navigation, screen readers, contrast, structure, forms.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Findings report<\/strong><\/td><td>A list of issues ranked by severity, with what needs fixing and why.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Remediation<\/strong><\/td><td>Changes to the code, structure and content, with no overlay widgets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. Accessibility Statement<\/strong><\/td><td>Drafting and publishing the compliance statement required in inspections and for NSRF (ESPA) funding.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Maintenance<\/strong><\/td><td>Accessibility is an ongoing job. If you wish, we monitor your website for an additional fee.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-diadikasia.jpg\" alt=\"Accessibility process: audit, report, remediation, Accessibility Statement, maintenance\" class=\"wp-image-15019\" width=\"1200\" height=\"380\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-diadikasia.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-diadikasia-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-diadikasia-1024x324.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-prosvasimotita-diadikasia-768x243.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The five steps from audit to maintenance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4 principles of WCAG (POUR)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WCAG rests on four principles: content must be <strong>perceivable, operable, understandable and robust<\/strong>. Every check we carry out is based on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-wcag-pour-arxes.jpg\" alt=\"The four POUR principles of WCAG: perceivable, operable, understandable, robust\" class=\"wp-image-15018\" width=\"1200\" height=\"520\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-wcag-pour-arxes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-wcag-pour-arxes-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-wcag-pour-arxes-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/webmate-wcag-pour-arxes-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The POUR principles: the foundation of the WCAG standard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who it applies to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E-shops<\/strong> and e-commerce, which fall explicitly under the law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses <strong>receiving NSRF (ESPA) funding<\/strong> that need AA-level compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking, insurance and electronic services for consumers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone who wants <strong>better SEO and a wider audience<\/strong>, since an accessible site is also easier for search engines to read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a widget isn&#8217;t enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overlay tools that promise \u201cone-click compliance\u201d add a settings icon, yet they leave the structure of the code untouched, and that&#8217;s where accessibility is really judged. In several countries they have even been the subject of lawsuits. The right fix is made at the root of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve written in detail about the legal framework: <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/website-accessibility-law-4994-2022-fines\/\">Fines of up to \u20ac100,000: what applies to websites and e-shops<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related services: <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/yphresies\/design-development-of-websites-site\/\">Website development<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/yphresies\/eshop-development\/\">E-shop development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-svc-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much does it cost to make my site accessible?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on whether we&#8217;re fixing an existing site or building a new one. On a new build, accessibility is part of the design from the start and the extra cost is small. On an existing site, it depends on how deep the problems go in the theme and the structure. We always start with an audit and a written quote.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-svc-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does it take?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The audit is completed quickly. The fixes depend on the scope of the findings. We give you a timeline together with the quote, once we&#8217;ve looked at your site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-svc-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does the law apply to me?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you provide digital services to consumers (e-shop, bookings, banking, electronic communications), most likely yes. Microenterprises that provide services may be exempt. We clarify this in the initial audit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-svc-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Isn&#8217;t an accessibility widget enough?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Overlay widgets that add an icon with font settings don&#8217;t fix the structure of the code and aren&#8217;t recognised as compliance. Accessibility is solved in the code, and a layer on top can&#8217;t do that job.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-svc-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do I need accessibility for NSRF (ESPA) funding?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Funded digital projects require accessibility for people with disabilities at level AA, along with supporting documentation (an Accessibility Statement). The exact version of the standard varies from call to call, so we check it for yours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request an accessibility audit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send us your site and we&#8217;ll tell you where you stand with the law, with no obligation. \ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:2107000917\">21 0700 0917<\/a> \u00b7 \u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:info@web-mate.gr\">info@web-mate.gr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Service\", \"name\": \"Website Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA\", \"serviceType\": \"Web Accessibility Compliance\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/yphresies\/website-accessibility-wcag\/\", \"provider\": {\"@type\": \"ProfessionalService\", \"name\": \"WebMate\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/\", \"telephone\": \"+302107000917\", \"email\": \"info@web-mate.gr\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"streetAddress\": \"Moschopoulidou 1\", \"addressLocality\": \"Kavala\", \"postalCode\": \"65302\", \"addressCountry\": \"GR\"}}, \"areaServed\": {\"@type\": \"Country\", \"name\": \"Greece\"}}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This content is for information only and does not constitute legal advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Website Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA &amp; Law 4994\/2022 Since 28 June 2025, accessibility of digital services has been a legal requirement (Law 4994\/2022, European Accessibility Act), with fines of up to \u20ac100,000. 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