Accessible websites in accordance with the BITV
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We develop accessible websites in accordance with BITV and WCAG. This includes a BITV test and an accessibility statement, available in plain language on request.
Accessible to everyone.
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01 / What accessibility means
Enter content. Despite the restrictions.
An accessible website helps people with physical, mental or technical limitations to access all content.
The requirements are set out in the Accessible Information Technology Regulation (BITV). It is based on the Law on Equality for People with Disabilities (BGG) and the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Obligation for public bodies.
Public authorities, universities, professional bodies, health insurance funds, foundations and many other organisations are already subject to this requirement.
Since June 2025: BFSG.
The Accessibility Enhancement Act applies to products and services for consumers, including many online shops and websites offering online booking.
Good for everyone.
A clear structure, strong contrasts and easy-to-understand language improve the user experience for every visitor and help with search engine optimisation.
BITV
Testing in accordance with the standard
WCAG
Levels A to AAA
BFSG
since 28 June 2025
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Language on request
02 / Implementation
This is how your website will look accessible.
Design for All.
The design is based on the „Design for All“ principle: the website can be used by all groups of people without the need for individual adjustments or special assistance.
Thought through right from the start.
Separation of structure and design
HTML for content, CSS for styling. Strictly separated so that assistive technologies can interpret the content correctly.
Scalable fonts
Relative units of measurement ensure that text and spacing scale up smoothly when zooming in the browser.
Striking contrasts
Adequate colour contrast and correct display in Dark Mode for people with visual impairments.
Keyboard & Language
All functions can be accessed via the keyboard. The controls are positioned close together, in accordance with Fitts’ law.
Clear language
Short sentences, few foreign words, no word-monsters. Also available in Easy-to-read language.
Alternative texts
Images are given descriptive alternative text for screen readers. This also helps with Google Image Search.
Audit & Statement.
We carry out the BITV test for your website and draw up the mandatory accessibility statement. The WCAG has three levels: A, AA and AAA. We will advise you on which level is required for your organisation.
Tested. Documented. Verifiable.
BITV test
WCAG 2.2
Declaration of accessibility
Easy language
03 / Who is obliged to do so
Accessibility is a priority for these websites is already compulsory.
EU Directive 2016/2102 imposes obligations on public sector bodies. From 28 June 2025, the Act to Strengthen Accessibility will also apply to many businesses.
Micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover of no more than €2 million are exempt where services are concerned. We would be happy to check with you whether your website is affected.
Already signed
Public authorities
Universities
Chambers
Health insurance funds
Foundations
Public transport
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And since 2025: many companies
Online shops, bookings, banking services and more.
04 / Read-aloud function
Do you need a Read-aloud function?
Text-to-speech plugins are often found on government websites. The BITV is right not to require them: every common operating system already has better screen readers built in.
01 — Pronunciation
Expressions are being recorded incorrectly.
Technical terms, abbreviations and foreign words are often rendered incorrectly by text-to-speech plugins.
02 — Navigation
Menus remain silent.
Top-level elements such as menu items are usually not read aloud. Screen readers are better at this.
03 — Control system
No reading sentence by sentence.
There is no option to reread individual sentences. Instead, we focus on a clean structure for screen readers.
05 / Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ on Accessibility.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about accessible websites.
The Accessible Information Technology Regulation sets out how websites run by public bodies must be designed. It is based on the Disability Equality Act and the WCAG.
The Accessibility Enhancement Act has been in force since 28 June 2025 and applies to certain consumer products and services, such as online shops. Micro-enterprises are exempt where services are concerned. We would be happy to check whether your website is affected.
The WCAG has three levels. Level A is the minimum requirement, whilst AAA is the highest level. In practice, Level AA is usually required.
The free BITV self-assessment evaluates a website using a questionnaire comprising numerous assessment steps. For robust evidence, we recommend the full BITV test.
Often, yes. We review your website, identify any barriers and resolve them. Sometimes a relaunch is the more cost-effective option. We’ll discuss this openly with you.
The next step is a meeting.
Your new look. Let’s get started.
Do you already have a specific idea? Or do you simply feel that your website could do more? Tell us about it.
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Tobias Ebert
Managing Director · laOlaWeb