Accessible websites & online shops
Online shops
One in ten people has physical limitations and is dependent on accessible websites. From simple visual impairments to severe disabilities, accessibility concerns us all.
As experts with more than 20 years of experience, we not only help you to be legally compliant, we also secure your sales potential and strengthen your customer loyalty.
Why with us?
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We have been experts in accessible websites for over 20 years. Whether simple reviews or systematic implementation, we are your perfect partner for accessible online presences. -
As a software company, we master the details from HTML to CSS. For us, accessibility starts from the ground up and does not end with superficial adaptations. -
Accessible websites can also impress in terms of design. With our technology and experience, we ensure that your website is beautiful and accessible. -
An accessible website not only fulfils legal requirements. It is user-friendly and more accessible. This strengthens customer loyalty. -
With our TYRIOS product, you can implement accessible pages simply and effectively. We live accessibility – consistently and thoughtfully.
New legal requirements for accessibility from 2025
From 2025, new legal requirements on accessibility will come into force that will affect many companies. These changes aim to ensure that digital content and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations.
What does this mean for your business?
Legal compliance: Companies must ensure that their websites, online shops and mobile apps comply with the latest accessibility standards. This includes adapting existing content and planning future projects with accessibility in mind.
Extended target group: Accessibility enables companies to reach a wider target group, including the approximately 7.9 million people with severe disabilities in Germany. This not only represents an ethical responsibility, but also offers business benefits.
Improved usability: Accessible designs improve the user experience for all users. Clear navigation, understandable content and accessible interactions benefit all customers, leading to greater satisfaction and customer loyalty.
Preparation and implementation: Companies should start reviewing and adapting their digital offerings at an early stage. This can be achieved through internal training, collaboration with accessibility experts and the use of accessible development tools.
By complying with these new requirements, companies can not only avoid legal consequences, but also increase their competitiveness and make a positive contribution to society.
What services do we offer?
Short overview to identify key barriers. Efficient and targeted.
Exhaustive analysis according to BITV/WCAG 2.2 with concrete solution suggestions.
We revise your site and ensure accessibility. For an inclusive experience.
Accessible right from the start. We develop new, accessible websites and online shops
We train your team in the best practices of accessibility. Sustainable and practical.
Customised advice on the implementation of accessible websites and apps. Expert knowledge for your project.
How to get to your barrier-free page
We analyse the essential areas of your site and check whether the site should be rebuilt or revised (cost efficiency)
We analyse your site in detail and suggest specific measures. Either for a new project or to rectify existing defects.
We ensure that your website is accessible in accordance with legal requirements. As a result, you not only achieve a legally compliant site, but generally also better search engine optimisation and user-friendliness
We offer you help to help yourself. We show you exactly what you need to pay attention to in your day-to-day business.
FAQ's
What is web accessibility?
Accessibility means that websites and apps are designed in such a way that they can be used by all people, regardless of their physical or mental limitations. This includes measures such as providing text alternatives for images, ensuring keyboard navigation and the use of accessible colour contrasts
Why is accessibility important?
Accessibility is important to ensure that everyone has equal access to digital content and services. With an accessible website or an accessible online shop, you are addressing a large target group that you should not miss out on. In addition, an accessible website usually also improves your search engine optimisation (SEO) and the user-friendliness of your website sustainably and systematically. This increases the reach of your website and helps you to increase your sales
What are the legal requirements for accessibility?
From 2025, stricter legal requirements for the accessibility of digital content will apply in many countries. In Germany, the Disability Equality Act (BGG) and the Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV) regulate the accessibility requirements.
To whom do the legal requirements for accessibility apply?
The legal requirements for accessibility apply to public bodies and all companies and organisations that offer products or services to end consumers.
Scope of the new requirements
In principle, the new accessibility requirements affect all operators of online shops and digital services that are accessible to consumers. This includes in particular:
Exceptions and exemptions
Small businesses with fewer than ten employees and an annual turnover of no more than 2 million euros are exempt from the accessibility requirements. Companies that can demonstrate a disproportionate burden can also be exempted from the requirements. However, these must be documented and reported to the market surveillance authorities
Technical requirements
The legal requirements cover various aspects of accessibility:
- Websites and online shops: All functions must be designed to be accessible so that they can also be operated without visual impressions or using only the keyboard, for example.
- Digital services: This also includes insurance marketers if they offer their services online. They must ensure that all digital content and services are accessible.
- Perceptibility: Information must be available via different sensory channels, e.g. through text alternatives for images.
- Operability: All functions must also be usable without a mouse, for example using only the keyboard.
- Comprehensibility: Content should be presented in simple language and with clear instructions.
- Robustness: Digital offerings must be compatible with different technologies and platforms.
Consequences of non-compliance
Companies that do not fulfil the legal requirements risk fines of up to 100,000 euros and may face legal consequences such as competition law warnings and claims for injunctive relief and damages.
What is a superficial analysis?
A superficial analysis is a brief overview of the website or online shop to identify key barriers. This analysis focuses on the most important areas and offers initial pointers for improvement. With the superficial analysis, you can determine whether an overhaul of the existing site or a new development is more cost-effective.
What does a detailed analysis involve?
A detailed analysis provides a detailed report on accessibility based on standards such as BITV or WCAG 2.2. It includes concrete suggestions for solutions to optimise the website or app. We not only use standard tools on your site, but also carry out detailed interactive tests to systematically identify weaknesses in accessibility and usability.
What are the most common mistakes for web accessibility?
The most common mistakes include:
- Lack of alternative texts for images:
- Screen reader users are unable to grasp the content of the images
- Insufficient keyboard operability:
- Users with motor impairments cannot operate the website
- Missing subtitles for videos:
- Users with hearing impairments cannot understand the content of the videos
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Low colour contrast: People with visual impairments have difficulty reading the text.
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Lack of or unclear structuring:
Screen reader users cannot navigate the page content effectively
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Unlabelled form fields: Screen reader users do not know what information should be entered in the form fields.
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Dynamic content without ARIA attributes: Screen reader users are not informed about changes on the page
Get in touch now
Our experts take time for you individually and advise you effectively and purposefully.
Your contact person
- Name
- Dr. Mathias Bank
- Position
- Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
- +49-7575-7180-922
- +49-7575-7180-935
- mathias.bank@repalogic.com