{"id":22008,"date":"2026-09-28T11:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laolaweb.com\/?page_id=22008"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:15:45","slug":"accessible-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laolaweb.com\/en\/wordpress-agentur\/barrierefreie-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessible WordPress website"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Accessible websites in accordance with the BITV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An accessible WordPress website. Accessible to everyone.<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discuss the project \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Calculate price \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Job Centre W\u00fcrzburg<\/strong>
Accessibility with WordPress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The mind thinks.
AI-powered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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01 \/ What accessibility means<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter content. Despite the restrictions.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An accessible website helps people with physical, mental or technical limitations to access all content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Obligation for public bodies.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Public authorities, universities, professional bodies, health insurance funds, foundations and many other organisations are already subject to this requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Since June 2025: BFSG.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Accessibility Enhancement Act applies to products and services for consumers, including many online shops and websites offering online booking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Good for everyone.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A clear structure, strong contrasts and easy-to-understand language improve the user experience for every visitor and help with search engine optimisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BITV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing in accordance with the standard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WCAG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Levels A to AAA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BFSG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

since 28 June 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Light<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language on request<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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02 \/ Implementation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is how your website will look accessible.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Design for All.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The design is based on the \u201eDesign for All\u201c principle: the website can be used by all groups of people without the need for individual adjustments or special assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thought through right from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Separation of structure and design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HTML for content, CSS for styling. Strictly separated so that assistive technologies can interpret the content correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scalable fonts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relative units of measurement ensure that text and spacing scale up smoothly when zooming in the browser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Striking contrasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adequate colour contrast and correct display in Dark Mode for people with visual impairments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Keyboard & Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All functions can be accessed via the keyboard. The controls are positioned close together, in accordance with Fitts\u2019 law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clear language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Short sentences, few foreign words, no word-monsters. Also available in Easy-to-read language<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alternative texts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Images are given descriptive alternative text for screen readers. This also helps with Google Image Search.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Audit & Statement.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tested. Documented. Verifiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BITV test<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WCAG 2.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declaration of accessibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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03 \/ Who is obliged to do so<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility is a priority for these websites is already compulsory.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover of no more than \u20ac2 million are exempt where services are concerned. We would be happy to check with you whether your website is affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have accessibility checked \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Already signed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Public authorities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chambers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health insurance funds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public transport<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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And since 2025: many companies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Online shops, bookings, banking services and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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04 \/ Read-aloud function<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need a Read-aloud function?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01 \u2014 Pronunciation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressions are being recorded incorrectly.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Technical terms, abbreviations and foreign words are often rendered incorrectly by text-to-speech plugins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02 \u2014 Navigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menus remain silent.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Top-level elements such as menu items are usually not read aloud. Screen readers are better at this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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03 \u2014 Control system<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No reading sentence by sentence.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is no option to reread individual sentences. Instead, we focus on a clean structure for screen readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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05 \/ Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ on Accessibility.<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about accessible websites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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