“How important are the accessibility standards? Should my company adhere to them?”
Those questions may have crossed your mind at least once, but now considering them is a pressing matter. We at Querix can give you more clarity and provide adherence to the new legislation for your products and services. Moreover, let us show you the exceptional benefits this situation can bring!
Most companies focus on their usual customers. But if you’re doing business in the EU – or offering products or services there – new accessibility laws mean it’s time to think bigger. By June 1st, 2025, your apps, sites, and services need to follow updated accessibility standards.
That’s where we come in. At Querix, we’re making sure that everything you build with Lycia is ready for these new rules. We’re here to help you stay compliant and build better apps from the ground up.
Why You Must Use Lycia for Your 4GL App Projects?
1. Avoid Big Fines and Stay in the Game
The new accessibility laws are serious. They’re backed by the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and national governments. If your product doesn’t meet the standards, the consequences aren’t small – this means major fines or even getting pulled off the market entirely.
Using Lycia helps you avoid that. It gives you tools to build accessible apps right from the start.
2. Make Your Apps Easier for Everyone
Accessibility isn’t just about helping people with disabilities (though that’s the main goal). It also makes your apps better for all users. Everyone benefits when your interface is cleaner, more readable, and easier to navigate.
Some everyday examples:
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High contrast makes your app readable even in sunlight or glare;
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Captions help in noisy places or when you’re watching without sound;
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Screen readers let people listen to content – great if you’re on the go or just don’t feel like reading.
Good accessibility = smoother experience for all kinds of users.
3. Reach More People, Grow Your Audience
The World Health Organization says over 1.6 billion people – around 1 in 5 globally – live with some form of disability. This includes:
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Visual or hearing challenges;
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Limited speech or mobility;
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Cognitive or learning differences;
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Sensitivity to light or certain visual patterns.
Disabilities can be lifelong, temporary, or come with age. By designing with accessibility in mind, your product becomes usable by more people, at more stages in their lives. That’s not just inclusive – it’s smart growth. You’ll connect with communities others overlook and build deeper loyalty with the ones you already serve.
4. Build Smarter, Future-Proof Code
Accessibility is based on strong development principles: clean code, semantic structure, modular components, and easy maintenance. It encourages you to write your code properly.
If you follow these best practices from day one, your app is way easier to update and adapt later. You won’t get stuck doing expensive rewrites every time something changes – whether it’s new laws or new tech.
Bonus: Thinking about inclusivity early often leads to better ideas and innovation. When you’re solving real-world problems for a wider audience, you get creative in ways that set your product apart.
5. Do Good – and Let People Know You Care
Supporting people of all abilities shows that your business cares about its users. For someone living with a disability, just getting through the day can take serious strength. When your app provides accommodation to give them equal opportunities, it’s a big deal.
People notice that kind of impact. And today, more than ever, customers want to support brands that stand for something. When you build inclusive products, you’re not just ticking boxes – you’re building trust, respect, and real loyalty.
Whether you’re just starting with 4GL app development or updating something older, Lycia gives you the tools to build apps that are future-ready, fully compliant, and better for everyone who uses them.