The clock is tickingโon ๐ฎ๐ด. ๐๐๐ป๐ถ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ the ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐๐๐รค๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ป๐ด๐๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐๐ (๐๐๐ฆ๐) comes into force in Germany. For the first time, the private sector is also required to ensure accessibilityโa significant step toward strengthening digital accessibility.
Among other things, the law stipulates accessibility for websites in certain industries and, in general, for websites involved in "electronic commerce."
For IT service providers like us, this means optimizing websites and mobile apps in accordance with EN 301 549 and the WCAG catalog. In addition, processes and workflows are adapted to ensure accessibility is considered from the outset and to actively inform and support customers.
You can find out what else is involved and what you need to bear in mind here in our collection of links on the topic:
Useful links
Legal basis & self-checks
- Barrier-Free Accessibility Act (BFSG)
- Check: Is my company affected?
- Explanatory video in simple language
Technical requirements & standards
- EN 301 549 โ European standard for accessibility
- WCAG 2.1 โ Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Tools for testing websites
- WAVE Web Accessibility Tool
- AChecker
- Lighthouse (Chrome Extension)
- axe DevTools โ Accessibility Testing
- NVDA โ Screen reader for Windows
Conclusion: Accessibility is the future
The BFSG is not an obstacle, but an opportunity: companies that invest in digital accessibility now not only strengthen their legal security, but also their brandโand reach more people.
We are happy to accompany you on your journey to a barrier-free websiteโstrategically, technically, and with foresight.
