Does the BFSG also apply to Braunschweig technology companies without a classic online shop?

Yes, if you offer consumers services via your website or app with a view to concluding a contract – for example booking portals, SaaS offerings or portals through which consumers conclude contracts. Purely informational websites and purely B2B offerings are generally not covered. We clarify your specific situation in the initial consultation. Micro-enterprises providing services are exempt: fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover or annual balance sheet total of no more than 2 million euros (BFSG Section 2 No. 17, Section 3(3)).

How quickly can I be BFSG-compliant after an audit?

It depends on the scope and initial state of your offering. After the audit you receive a prioritized action plan from which we derive a remediation schedule together with you. In urgent cases, we prioritize the critical barriers and address them in a first sprint before tackling remaining items in follow-up iterations.

Can you test accessibility for technically complex applications?

Yes. We test not just static pages but also web applications with dynamic content, configurators, multi-step forms and AJAX-driven content areas. Operating without a mouse and checking screen reader output are essential for these use cases because rule checks alone reach their limits here. This depth of testing is particularly relevant for Braunschweig technology and industrial businesses.

Do we need to redevelop our website to become accessible?

In many cases, no. We work directly in the code of your existing system, whether Shopware, WordPress, TYPO3, Drupal or a custom development. A relaunch is only advisable when the technical foundation is so outdated that it structurally prevents WCAG conformance. Many barriers can be resolved through targeted HTML, CSS and JavaScript adjustments without disrupting operations.

How far is the agency from Braunschweig, and do you come on-site?

Our office in Söhlde near Hildesheim is approximately 40 kilometers from Braunschweig. We come to you personally for kickoff meetings, training sessions and audit presentations. Technical audits and remediation are conducted remotely for efficiency. Personal availability by phone and the ability to arrange short-notice on-site appointments are not extras for us but a standard part of how we work.

Which typical barriers should Braunschweig businesses have checked?

Common checkpoints are missing or contextually inappropriate alt texts on product images and technical illustrations, corporate design contrasts below the 4.5:1 target, keyboard-inaccessible menus and filters, and videos and technical animations without captions or audio description. In complex web applications, incorrect ARIA implementations and broken focus sequences are also common. All of these barriers can be systematically identified and remediated.

Accessibility Braunschweig: BFSG Implementation and WCAG 2.2 Audits

Since June 28, 2025, the BFSG has applied to online shops and other digital services aimed at consumers. We audit against WCAG 2.2 AA, remediate barriers and document the accessibility of Braunschweig businesses — WCAG audit from €2,480 fixed price, around 40 km away and personally reachable.

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WCAG audit from €2,480 fixed price Own accessibility statement published On site for Braunschweig

In short and in plain language

This page is for businesses in Braunschweig. We make websites and shops accessible. This means that all people can use them.

The BFSG is a German law. It usually applies to online shops and other services for consumers.

We test against the WCAG. These are rules for accessible websites. We test with tools and with the keyboard. And we check what a screen reader can read out.

Then we fix the problems in the code. Often you do not need a new site.

Our office is in Söhlde near Hildesheim. We come to Braunschweig for meetings. Write to us or give us a call.

Key figures

EN 301 549

assessment basis

On site

kickoff and training in Braunschweig

40 km

to Braunschweig

WCAG2.2

conformance level AA

Braunschweig ranks among Germany's most research-intensive cities: TU Braunschweig, DLR, Volkswagen and a dense landscape of automotive suppliers and mechanical-engineering companies shape the regional economy. Many of these businesses operate digital offerings – corporate websites, career portals, online shops and configurators. Where such offerings are aimed at consumers and geared towards concluding a contract, as in an online shop, they have had to meet BFSG requirements since June 28, 2025. Technically capable operations nonetheless often have a catch-up need when it comes to the accessibility of their own web offerings. We close this gap with systematic WCAG audits from €2,480 fixed price, technical remediation within the existing code and sustainable training – while keeping the full range of services in view.

WCAG 2.2 AA · EN 301 549 · Braunschweig region

The layers of our WCAG audit

Every audit layer with its conformance status — from contrast to documentation

Conformance82 %41 criteria met · 9 open

Findings121 critical · target: WCAG 2.2 AA

Audit reportprioritisedwith actions per finding

Perceivable · contrast & alt texts

Colour contrast ≥ 4.5:1, alt texts for 24 product images

78 %

Operable · keyboard & focus

Product filter via keyboard, focus order in the modal

71 %

Understandable · language & errors

Clear error messages, consistent navigation, lang attribute

92 %

Robust · semantics & ARIA

Accessible names, valid markup, checkout button 4.1.2

85 %

Documents & evidence

PDF/UA review, accessibility statement, re-audit

depending on package

WCAG auditfrom €2,480 fixed price

Audit reportprioritised · with actions

WCAG 2.2 AA audit report with conformance status and prioritized findings – this is what an audit result looks like. Illustrative example – values for demonstration.

Own Accessibility Statement Published

We assess our own website against WCAG 2.2 AA ourselves; status and known limitations are set out in our accessibility statement.

The BFSG and Its Significance for Braunschweig Businesses

The German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) transposes EU Directive 2019/882 into German law and has been binding since June 28, 2025. It covers products and services in electronic commerce: online shops, booking portals, payment services and digital services directed at consumers. In practice, the technical requirements are measured against the EN 301 549 standard: the reference for now remains version V3.2.1, which builds on WCAG 2.1; version V4.1.1, published in September 2026, adopts WCAG 2.2. We therefore audit against WCAG 2.2 AA; this benchmark covers the requirements of WCAG 2.1 AA.

For Braunschweig businesses specifically, this means: online shops, booking portals and other platforms through which consumers conclude contracts must be accessible – micro-enterprises providing services are exempt. The obligation covers not just the purchase process but also product search, account creation, checkout and payment processing. Violations can be penalized by market surveillance authorities. Beyond compliance, there is a solid business case: at the end of 2025, approximately 7.8 million severely disabled people lived in Germany (Federal Statistical Office, 2026). Accessibility opens up this target group while simultaneously improving the user experience for everyone.

BFSG Obligation in Force Since June 28, 2025

The BFSG has been binding since June 28, 2025. For violations, market surveillance authorities can impose fines of up to €100,000 (BFSG Section 37) and, in extreme cases, prohibit the further provision of an offering. Businesses that address accessibility now in a structured way reduce this risk predictably while opening up new target groups.

WCAG 2.2 audit · fixed price

from €2,480 net (SME website up to 30 pages)

BFSG quick check as an entry point: €490 net – short report on the home page and one business-critical process
WCAG 2.2 AA full audit from €2,480 net – prioritized audit report with actions
Accessible implementation from €4,900 net (SME complete package) incl. accessibility statement €390
Ongoing BFSG monitoring from €49 net per month

All Services and Prices Request a Free Initial Consultation

Price as pre-qualification: clear fixed prices instead of hourly logs. Larger sites and shops are calculated by page type – as a binding fixed quote after a short review.

Prices as of October 2026. Ongoing services are booked individually and can be canceled with one month's notice to the end of the month; there is no minimum term.

What We Deliver for Braunschweig Businesses

WCAG Audit and Assessment

Systematic testing of your website or shop against WCAG 2.2 AA. Measurements with axe-core are complemented by the assessment of every criterion and checks of keyboard operation and screen reader output. Result: a prioritized report with concrete actions.

Technical Remediation

Fixing identified barriers directly in the HTML, CSS and JavaScript of your existing system. ARIA attributes, semantic structuring, contrast adjustments, focus management and skip links, without relaunch and without disrupting your operations.

Accessibility Statement

Creation of the legally required statement in line with BFSG requirements. Documentation of conformance status, known limitations and the feedback mechanism for users with disabilities.

On-Site Training

Hands-on workshops at your premises in Braunschweig: creating accessible content, writing alt texts, designing accessible forms, captioning videos. For editors, designers and developers alike.

Ongoing Monitoring

Ongoing accessibility monitoring with regular scans, spot checks and reporting to your compliance stakeholders.

Legal Documentation

Documentation of the measures implemented as evidence of your compliance efforts. Technical statements on the state of accessibility if needed, and collaboration with your legal advisors in market surveillance proceedings.

Barriers Become Conformant Elements

We fix many findings directly in the HTML, CSS and JavaScript of your existing system – without a relaunch. A form without labels, with insufficient contrast and invisible focus becomes an element that screen readers announce correctly and keyboard users operate reliably. We then check every change by keyboard and for screen reader output.

Missing form labels and aria descriptions added
Contrast raised to at least 4.5:1 (WCAG 1.4.3)
Visible focus ring and correct focus order

Before · checkout form

Input field without label

Contrast 2.4:1 — not readable

Focus not visible

Error message via colour only

WCAG 2.2 AA4 violations

After · corrected

Label linked via for/id

Contrast 4.8:1 — conformant

Focus ring clearly visible

Error as text with aria-live

WCAG 2.2 AAconformant

Braunschweig as a Research and Industrial Hub: special requirements

The Braunschweig economic region is defined by technology-intensive businesses: automotive suppliers with complex product catalogs, mechanical-engineering firms with technical documentation portals, TU Braunschweig spin-offs with software-as-a-service offerings and internationally oriented mid-market companies with multilingual career portals. These businesses often operate particularly demanding web applications where accessibility goes far beyond simple contrast checks.

Interactive configurators, multi-step forms, dynamically loaded content and complex navigation structures place high demands on WCAG conformance. That is why we go beyond static pages: we operate web applications without a mouse, check their screen reader output, simulate usage scenarios and identify barriers that rule checks alone miss. How we build accessibility into development is described on our page on accessible development.

Common Barriers in Braunschweig Business Websites

Business websites show recurring accessibility barriers. At technology-oriented companies such as those that shape the Braunschweig region, these are often technically demanding interactions that are not usable by keyboard users or screen reader users. On top of these come the classic barriers: missing alt texts on product images, insufficient color contrast in corporate design systems, inaccessible modal dialogs and videos without captions. Such barriers rarely arise deliberately — they are usually the result of a development process in which accessibility was not previously an explicit requirement.

Complex Web Applications

Configurators, multi-step checkout processes and dynamically updated content areas frequently generate ARIA errors, missing live-region announcements and broken focus sequences. These barriers disproportionately affect keyboard users and screen reader users.

Corporate Design Contrast

Many corporate CD systems were designed without accessibility in mind. Light gray tones on white backgrounds, subtle accent colors and small font sizes in info boxes fall below the WCAG contrast target of 4.5:1 and cannot simply be overlooked.

Keyboard Accessibility

Mega-menus, dropdown filters and carousels operable only with a mouse. Modal dialogs without focus trapping. Interactive maps without a keyboard alternative. These barriers affect not only people with motor disabilities but all keyboard power users.

Technical Documentation

Mechanical-engineering and technology companies frequently provide PDF documentation that is not accessible as scanned or untagged PDFs. We advise on PDF accessibility and implementation of PDF/UA for technical documents.

University Spin-offs and Public Procurement

Public bodies such as universities have been subject to digital accessibility obligations for years under EU Directive 2016/2102 – in Lower Saxony under the NBGG, at federal level under BITV 2.0. Spin-offs and cooperation partners of TU Braunschweig that take part in public tenders should check early whether their digital offerings meet the requirements: in EU-wide procurement of goods and services intended for use by natural persons, contracting authorities must take into account accessibility criteria for people with disabilities or design for all users in the technical specifications, except in duly justified cases (Section 121(2) GWB). More on this on our page on accessibility for public procurement.

Our Audit and Remediation Process

Step 1

Initial Consultation and Scope Definition

We discuss your digital offering, identify BFSG-relevant areas and jointly define the audit scope. For Braunschweig clients, we are of course available in person on-site or by video conference.

Accessibility for Your Braunschweig Offering – Start Now

We test your website or shop against WCAG 2.2 AA, prioritize the findings by legal risk and effort and fix the barriers directly in the code. The entry point starts with a WCAG audit from €2,480 fixed price.

Request a Free Initial Consultation Call now: +49 5123 9579000

Accessibility as Competitive Advantage in the Braunschweig Economic Region

Braunschweig businesses compete with national and international providers. An accessible web presence is more than compliance: it is a quality signal that demonstrates corporate responsibility while simultaneously improving usability for all users. Businesses that make their digital offerings accessible to people with disabilities reach customers who are left out by inaccessible offerings.

Accessibility can also pay off beyond this target group: semantic HTML and a correct document structure make it easier for search engines to understand the content. Correct labels can reduce form errors and thus abandonment. Better keyboard navigation benefits power users who prefer not to rely on a mouse.

Regional Proximity for Braunschweig Businesses

Our office in Söhlde near Hildesheim is approximately 40 kilometers from Braunschweig. This proximity enables personal on-site appointments for kickoff meetings, audit presentations and training, complemented by the efficiency of remote collaboration for technical audits and remediation. For Braunschweig businesses seeking an accessibility partner with personal availability and regional understanding, we offer the combination of deep WCAG expertise and short distances.

Whether a Shopware shop, WordPress website, TYPO3 CMS, custom development or complex web application: we audit barriers in your existing system and fix them precisely without disrupting your operations. Our offering ranges from initial BFSG classification through the WCAG 2.2 audit and accessible new development to training and ongoing monitoring.

BFSG classification: an initial assessment against the criteria of whether and to what extent the law may apply to your business (not legal advice)
WCAG 2.2 AA audit: measurement and per-criterion assessment within the agreed scope
Technical remediation: fixing barriers in the code of your existing system
Accessibility statement: legally required document with conformance status
Training: workshops for editors, designers and developers at your Braunschweig premises
Ongoing monitoring: keeping conformance in view during continuous development

Service Area: Braunschweig and Surroundings

From Söhlde near Hildesheim, we take on accessibility projects across the region – audits and remediation remotely, kickoff meetings and training in person on site. Our services also cover the neighboring cities:

Wolfsburg
Salzgitter
Hildesheim
Hanover
Celle
Wolfenbüttel
Peine
Gifhorn

Accessibility for Braunschweig Industries

The Braunschweig economic region is diverse across industries. Automotive suppliers operate career portals and supplier platforms that frequently work with highly complex form processes. Mechanical-engineering companies provide technical documentation, manuals and spare-parts catalogs online, often as PDFs or interactive web catalogs. TU spin-offs offer software through browser-based interfaces. Retail and service businesses run online shops and booking portals. Each of these categories has specific accessibility requirements and typical weak points that an audit should specifically look for.

For automotive companies in the Braunschweig area, career portals are often a topic as well: whether application portals fall under the BFSG has not been conclusively settled and depends on the individual case. Regardless, an inaccessible application form excludes qualified candidates with disabilities and can have legal consequences. For online retailers, the BFSG requirements cover the entire purchasing process. And for mechanical-engineering businesses that provide technical content to both commercial users and consumers, the questions of PDF accessibility and the compatibility of their configurators with assistive technologies arise.

For research, spin-offs and suppliers

Anyone supplying public authorities should know the article on accessibility in public procurement. The underlying chain of standards is explained in the article on the EU standard EN 301 549. Which tools help with testing and where their limits lie is described in the article on accessibility testing tools.

Key Takeaways

Accessibility for Braunschweig from €2,480 net – WCAG 2.2 AA full audit as a fixed price (SME up to 30 pages), entry via BFSG quick check for €490.
BFSG obligation since June 28, 2025: fines of up to €100,000 (BFSG Section 37) – proactive implementation reduces the risk predictably.
Around 40 km to Braunschweig: audits and remediation remotely, kickoff meetings and training in person on site.
Implementation in the existing code instead of a relaunch – many barriers can be fixed without a rebuild.
Own accessibility statement published – we assess our website against WCAG 2.2 AA ourselves; status and known limitations are set out in the accessibility statement.

Frequently Asked Questions from Braunschweig Businesses

How the website of a university department could look

The draft shows structure and handling: degree programmes you can narrow down, an application path in steps, a section on disability provisions and campus access. The university in it is invented.

Draft

University department

Department with degree filter and disability provisions

A draft for a university department: eight degree programmes can be filtered by qualification and study mode, each listing award, standard duration and entry requirements in the same order. The application is described in four steps, and a separate section covers disability provisions and the advisory service hours. On campus accessibility the draft names ramp gradient, hearing loop and tactile guidance — and what is missing.

Degree filterDisability provisionsCampus detailsSubtitles

Illustrative layout drafts. The businesses shown are fictitious; these are not client projects.