Accessibility (BFSG) & Accessible Design
A website for everyone.
What exactly is accessibility – and why do you need it?
WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the standard for accessible websites. This means: All images have alt text, sufficient contrast, everything works via keyboard, screen readers can understand the website. That sounds like a lot - but with modern web design, a lot of it is automatic.
The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) comes into force in 2025. Companies with over 250 employees and over EUR 50 million in sales must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Non-compliance can result in fines. But even if you don't fall under the BFSG: accessibility is worth it. You reach more people, get better Google rankings, protect yourself from future regulations and do the right thing.
What you get
Accessibility Audit
Automated tests with tools like WAVE, axe, PAC. Manual testing: keyboard navigation, screen reader testing, mobile testing, cognitive accessibility. User testing with real people with disabilities if budget. The result: A detailed report on what works and what doesn't.
Accessible Design & Conception
We already design with accessibility in mind. Contrast ratios are checked. Interactive elements are big enough. Navigation is logically structured.
Semantic HTML & Accessibility implementation
Correct HTML structure, Correct heading structure. ARIA labels where necessary. Keyboard Navigation.
Alt text & Media Accessibility
All images have meaningful alt text. Videos have subtitles. Audio content has transcripts. No information is solely audio-based.
Shape & Interactive Element Accessibility
All forms have correct labels. All functions are accessible from the keyboard. States are clear (is this button active?). Focus indicator is visible.
QA & Testing
Accessibility Testing is part of the QA Process. We check before something goes live.
Team training & Guidelines
We help your team understand how to build accessible websites. Development guidelines for future features.
Continuous Accessibility Monitoring
Regular audits to ensure you remain accessible, especially when new features are added.
Our process
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1. Phase
Audit & Analysis
We check where your website stands today. Automated tests + manual tests + user testing.
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2. Phase
Strategy & Prioritization
Based on the audit, we develop an implementation roadmap. What are the most critical problems?
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3. Phase
Roadmap & Prioritization
Which fixes do we make first? Where can we make quick profits?
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4. Phase
Implementation support
We build accessibility into design and development. From the beginning, not afterwards.
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5. Phase
Review & Customization
After implementation, we check that everything works. Ongoing optimization.
Who is this ideal for?
E-Commerce
All product information is accessible. Checkout process works without a mouse. Filters and searches also work without JavaScript.
B2B & Corporate websites
Forms have correct labels. PDFs are accessible. Navigation is logical. Content is well structured.
Large companies (BFSG relevant)
If you have over 250 employees and EUR 50M in sales, BFSG is mandatory from 2025. We help you become compliant.
Public & Government websites
Public websites should be accessible to everyone. Accessibility is not optional here.
How much does it cost?
Accessibility Audit
1,500-3,000 EUR
Full analysis, bottleneck identification, prioritized recommendations.
Accessibility implementation (simple)
2,000-5,000 EUR
Alt text, contrast fixes, basic ARIA, keyboard navigation.
Accessibility implementation (complex)
5,000-15,000 EUR
Complete redesign for accessibility, new HTML structure, extensive ARIA implementation.
Ongoing Compliance & Monitoring
300-800 EUR/month
Regular audits, continuous monitoring, new feature accessibility, training for your team.
Why digitalists?
Project Manager = Developer
The guy who understands your business is also the guy who builds accessible websites. This ensures that accessibility is not “extra work”, but rather integrated from the start.
Individual concepts
No standard accessibility templates. We build accessibility for your specific setup and users.
Everything from a single source
Audit, design, development, testing, monitoring – everything comes from us.
Experience since 2018
We have made many websites accessible. We know what works and where the pitfalls are.
FAQs
Doesn't accessibility cost a lot extra?
Not necessarily. If you design for accessibility from the start, it will cost similar to standard design. If you have to make improvements later, yes, it will cost more.
Complete accessibility is impossible?
That's right. But WCAG Level AA is not perfection – this is the standard. Reasonable best effort. This is achievable.
Can we make our existing website accessible?
Yes, but it's more work than if you start from scratch. We analyze you, prioritize the most important fixes, and build the implementation.
Do we have to follow BFSG?
That depends on the size of your company. But even if not: accessibility is worth it.
