AccessibleEU: going beyond expectations and building a community for change

Exceeding Goals, Delivering Results

According to the newly published 2024 Summary Report, AccessibleEU successfully met all its annual targets — and even surpassed them. The report opens with a bold statement: “All objectives exceeded.” That’s not just a symbolic gesture — it’s proof that accessibility efforts are becoming more than words on paper. They’re now part of a structured, data-driven, and well-managed European mission.

One of the biggest milestones of the year was the launch of a new set of accessibility indicators. These tools are helping EU Member States track real progress and assess the actual impact of accessibility laws and technical standards. The data is publicly available on a dedicated platform: AccessibleEU – Accessibility Monitoring.

For the first time, accessibility in Europe is being measured, compared, and managed based on reliable data — moving it from theory into action.

Experts, Practitioners, and a Growing Community

But AccessibleEU’s success isn’t just about numbers — it’s about people.

In 2024, the initiative hosted 88 events, including two major EU-wide online courses. These gatherings helped raise awareness, share expertise, and boost the professional skills of those working to make Europe more accessible.

Thanks to these efforts, the Community of Practice — an informal network of accessibility professionals and advocates — grew to over 3,400 members. This vibrant community plays a key role in implementing accessibility across both public and private sectors.

To support knowledge-sharing, a new online forum on Moodle was launched, providing members with a digital space to exchange ideas and experiences. In today’s multilingual, cross-border projects, such platforms are becoming essential to build and sustain collaborative efforts.