Accessibility
Compliance

Web accessibility means that websites and digital content are accessible and usable for all users, including people with disabilities. This includes the adaptation of text, images, videos and navigation so that all content can be easily understood and used.

The law also affects existing websites that will continue to be publicly accessible after June 28, 2025. This means that all websites, regardless of their publication date, must be designed to be accessible by this deadline.

Disclaimer: We do not provide legal advice. All information is provided without guarantee.

In addition to meeting legal requirements, an accessible website improves user-friendliness for all visitors. An accessible website is often easier to navigate and more user-friendly, which improves the overall user experience. There are also suggestions that Google rewards accessible websites with an improved ranking, as such sites are more accessible and user-friendly for a wider user group.

Companies that do not meet the accessibility requirements must expect severe penalties. Depending on the size of the company and the severity of the violation, these can amount to up to 80,000 euros.

Disclaimer: We do not provide legal advice. All information is provided without guarantee.

Compliance with accessibility is checked using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), probably in versions 2.1 or 2.2. These standards define the requirements for making digital content accessible to people with visual or motor impairments.

Our accessibility check gives you a comprehensive overview of the status of your website. We analyze the most important areas such as image descriptions (alt texts), navigation, form accessibility and contrast ratios. You will receive specific recommendations for improvement.

The duration depends on the size and complexity of your website. The process usually takes a few days, including analysis, documentation and a final meeting.

The analysis and review of your website will give you a precise overview of the current status of accessibility and show you which improvements are necessary. After the analysis, you will receive specific recommendations for action to make your website accessible. However, you are responsible for implementing these recommendations. Once all measures have been successfully implemented, your website will be accessible. We will be happy to support you or your current digital service provider with the implementation to ensure that your site meets the legal requirements.

Before starting with the implementation, it is important to know the current status of your website. A GAP analysis helps to identify the differences between the current state and the accessibility requirements as defined in the WCAG guidelines. Every website has different structures, content and technical requirements, which is why blanket solutions rarely work.

A GAP analysis is used to determine

• Which areas of your website are already accessible.
• Where specific deficiencies exist and which of these have the highest priority.
• What measures are necessary to fully meet the requirements.

This analysis forms the basis for a targeted action plan. Without it, you could invest resources in unnecessary or ineffective adjustments. Only when it is clear where the biggest gaps are can the next steps be implemented effectively and cost-efficiently.