German Digital Accessibility Deadline

From June 28, 2025, digital accessibility will be mandatory for many companies in Germany! Is your website ready?

The German Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG)requires numerous companies in Germany to make their websites and digital services accessible. But accessibility isn't just a legal requirement – it makes your website usable for more people, improves user experience, and increases your visibility in search engines.

Get your digital accessibility compliant on time!

We help you make your website accessible and future-proof.

Which companies are affected by the German accessibility law?

These companies in Germany must be accessible by June 2025:

B2C companies, that offer products or services to consumers

Service providers with end customers, .g., doctors, hairdressers, lawyers (with online appointment booking or forms)

E-commerce, banks, insurance & telecommunications providers

Transport & travel companies with digital booking systems

Healthcare providers, e.g., hospitals, pharmacies with patient portals

These companies are exempt from the German requirement:

Pure B2B companies that only work with other businesses
Micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees AND under €2 million annual revenue/balance sheet total

Why you should act now: Risks & consequences

Is your website ready?

Without an accessible website, you risk:

Warnings & legal consequences
Loss of customers who cannot use your website
Worse SEO rankings – Google favors accessible websites

Timely optimization saves stress, costs, and negative impacts on your business. We help you make your website accessible!

Our professional accessibility implementation service

Accessibility doesn't mean you need to completely rebuild your website. We specifically optimize the relevant areas and ensure it becomes accessible to all users – without complicated technical processes

Intuitive Operation and Navigation

The entire website is fully keyboard accessible and navigable.
Content is structured with proper heading hierarchy for screen readers.
Focus indicators clearly show users their current position on the page.

Enhanced Readability and Visual Design

Text can be scaled up to 200% without breaking the responsive layout.
High color contrast ratios ensure WCAG compliance for visual impairments.
Sans-serif fonts and readable typography improve text perception.

Accessible Content and Forms

Alt attributes provide meaningful descriptions for assistive technologies.
Form controls have proper labels and ARIA descriptions for error handling.
Video content includes closed captions and audio descriptions.

Technical Implementation for Web Accessibility

Semantic HTML markup enables proper content interpretation by assistive technologies.
Skip links allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
ARIA live regions announce dynamic content changes and form validation errors.

Turn accessibility compliance into a business advantage

Accessibility doesn't just mean fulfilling German legal requirements – it makes your company more modern, user-friendly, and visible:

Reach more customers – Millions of people benefit from an accessible website
Better user experience – Easy operation leads to higher satisfaction and conversions
SEO boost – Search engines favor accessible websites and reward them with better rankings
Strengthen credibility & trust – Show that digital inclusion is important to you

Use accessibility as an opportunity!

Ready to make your website legally compliant & accessible?

We'd be happy to advise you on possibilities, requirements, and next steps. Use our form – we'll gladly call you back upon request

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