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Accessibility for Hanover: BFSG Remediation and WCAG 2.2 Audits

Since June 28, 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) requires many businesses to make digital offerings accessible. We audit, advise and implement your website or shop to be BFSG-compliant — directly from the region, WCAG audit from €2,480 fixed price.

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WCAG 2.2 audit from €2,480 fixed price Own accessibility statement published On-site meetings in Hanover

In short and in plain language

This page is for businesses in Hanover. It is about web accessibility. Accessible means that all people can use a website, including people with disabilities.

The BFSG is a German law. In most cases it applies to firms that sell online to consumers. A web shop is an example.

We check your site with tools and by hand. We also test without a mouse. And we check what screen readers can read out. Then we fix the problems right in your code.

We can also train your team on site in Hanover. Our office is in Söhlde near Hildesheim.

Want to know more? The first talk is free. Write to us or give us a call.

Key figures

WCAG 2.2

audit standard, level AA

EN 301 549

European standard as audit basis

55 km

by road from Söhlde to Hanover

Fixed price

stated before you commission us

Fixed prices for the Hanover business region

from €2,480 net
  • BFSG quick check: €490 net entry analysis
  • Accessibility statement: €390 net fixed price
  • Ongoing BFSG monitoring: from €49 net per month
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WCAG 2.2 audit (SME website up to 30 pages). Quick start with the BFSG quick check for €490 net. Depending on the project, BAFA funding may be available for consulting services.

Prices as of October 2026. Ongoing services are booked individually and can be cancelled monthly; there is no minimum term.

BFSG obligation in effect since June 28, 2025

The German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has been in effect since June 28, 2025. Anyone who fails to provide affected digital offerings accessibly risks orders from market surveillance authorities and fines of up to €100,000 (BFSG §37). For Hanover e-commerce businesses, every week their shop still contains barriers now counts.

Hanover is a major economic center with a broad industry mix: insurance, logistics, public administration, retail and manufacturing. Many of these organizations operate websites and online shops; those offering consumers products or services covered by the BFSG have had to meet its digital accessibility requirements since it took effect. The reality is often different: numerous websites exhibit fundamental accessibility barriers that make access difficult or impossible for people with visual impairments, motor disabilities or cognitive limitations. We close these gaps with systematic audits, targeted remediation and sustainable training. The entry point is predictable: a full WCAG 2.2 audit for a typical SME website starts at €2,480 net — all services and prices are openly documented.

WCAG 2.2 AA · Hanover region
Conformance scores of your company website
34 pages audited · four WCAG principles, scored individually
58
Perceivable
40
Operable
74
Understandable
63
Robust
96
Target after remediation
Today 41 %
0 % non-conformantTarget: WCAG 2.2 AA
WCAG 2.2 auditfrom €2,480 fixed price
Audit reportFindings prioritized
WCAG 2.2 audit report, shown for a sample corporate website: conformance, findings by severity and the four WCAG principles at a glance. Example view — values are illustrative.

The BFSG and Its Significance for Hanover Businesses

The German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) transposes EU Directive 2019/882 into German law and has been in effect since June 28, 2025. It covers certain products and consumer services, including services in electronic commerce such as online shops and booking portals, banking services and telecommunications services. The requirements are based on European standard EN 301 549: its version V3.2.1 builds on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, while version V4.1.1, published in September 2026, builds on WCAG 2.2. We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as the audit standard; it covers the requirements of WCAG 2.1 AA.

For Hanover businesses specifically, this means: online shops selling goods or services to consumers must generally be accessible; micro-enterprises providing services are exempt. This covers not just the ordering process but also product search, navigation, account creation, checkout and payment processing. Violations can be penalized with fines. There is also the risk of warning letters under competition law — acting now avoids costly rework under time pressure. Beyond the legal obligation, there is also a solid business case: approximately 7.8 million (Federal Statistical Office, 2026) severely disabled people live in Germany. Accessibility opens up a customer group that has been systematically excluded from digital offerings and, at the same time, strengthens your brand as a responsible provider.

How accessible is your website today?

In a free initial consultation we assess your BFSG exposure and name the critical barriers — concrete, understandable and without sales pressure.

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What We Deliver for Hanover Businesses

WCAG Audit and Assessment

Systematic testing of your website or shop against WCAG 2.2 AA. Automated testing with axe-core, complemented by the assessment of every criterion and checks of keyboard operation and screen reader output. Detailed report with prioritized actions — from €2,480 fixed price.

Technical Remediation

Fixing identified barriers in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. ARIA attributes, semantic structuring, contrast adjustments, keyboard navigation, focus management and skip links. We work directly in the code of your existing system.

Accessibility Statement

Creation of the legally required accessibility statement in line with the BFSG requirements (Annex 3), including a short check as its basis. Documentation of conformance status, known limitations and the feedback mechanism — €390 net fixed price.

Team Training

Hands-on workshops on-site in Hanover: creating accessible content, writing alt texts for images, designing accessible forms, captioning videos. So your team can practice accessibility in daily work.

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous BFSG monitoring during content changes from €49 net per month. Automated checks on every deployment, quarterly manual spot checks and reporting to your compliance department.

Evidence and Documentation

Documentation of all measures as evidence of your compliance efforts. On request, we summarize the accessibility status of your offerings in a technical statement; it does not replace legal advice.

Common Barriers on Hanover Websites

Many websites show recurring accessibility barriers that cut across virtually all industries. Common issues include missing alt texts for images, insufficient color contrast, menus not accessible by keyboard, missing form labels and videos without captions. These barriers are not deliberate choices but the result of web development that previously did not know accessibility as a requirement. According to the WebAIM analysis, 95.9 percent (WebAIM, 2024) of the most-visited home pages have measurable WCAG failures.

Contrast and Color Issues

Text on colored backgrounds falling below the minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1. Information conveyed only through color, such as red error messages without an icon or text cue. Particularly common in modern designs using light gray tones.

Keyboard Accessibility

Dropdown menus operable only with a mouse. Modal dialogs that do not trap keyboard focus. Interactive elements without visible focus indicators. These barriers affect people who cannot use a mouse.

Semantics and Structure

Headings that are only visually emphasized but not marked up as H1 to H6. Lists formatted as paragraphs. Tabular data without table structure. Screen readers lose orientation here.

Media and Alt Texts

Images without alt text or with generic texts like “image” or “photo”. Decorative images not marked as such. Videos without captions and without audio description. Documents not provided as PDF/UA.

Before/after: a barrier becomes an accessible form

Many critical findings can be fixed in a targeted way without rebuilding the website. An illustrative checkout contact form: before, missing labels, insufficient contrast and no visible focus — after, correctly linked labels, a contrast of 5.1:1 and a clear focus ring. We work directly in the code of your existing system.

  • Labels linked to their fields via for/id
  • Contrast raised from 2.8:1 to at least 4.5:1
  • Visible focus ring for keyboard operation
Before3 barriers
Field without label
Contrast 2.8:1
No focus ring
VS
After0 barriers
Label linked (for/id)
Contrast 5.1:1
Visible focus ring

Checks of keyboard and screen reader output

Automated tools find the low-hanging fruit, but only operating without a mouse and checking screen reader output uncover the complex barriers. We operate your key user paths without a mouse and check whether headings, form fields and buttons are marked up so that screen readers can announce them correctly, and whether they are reachable in a sensible order.

  • Keyboard and screen reader output checked
  • Keyboard focus order on checkout and login
  • PDF/UA testing of key documents per ISO 14289-1
Screen reader output — checkoutName · role · state
“Cart, heading level 1”
“Quantity, input field, edit”
“Checkout, button” focusable
“Progress 2 of 4, payment method”
Illustrative test sequenceExample

On-Site Workshops and Training in Hanover

Accessibility is not a one-time project but a permanent requirement for everyone who creates content, designs interfaces or writes code. That is why we offer hands-on training sessions that we deliver directly at your premises in Hanover. Your editors learn to write accessible copy and correctly describe images. Your designers understand how contrast, font sizes and spacing affect accessibility. Your developers discover how ARIA attributes, focus management and semantic HTML work together.

The training sessions are based on your own systems and content. We do not work with abstract examples but demonstrate on your actual pages where barriers exist and how they are resolved. Participants can directly ask questions about their daily tasks and receive immediately applicable solutions. After training, a guide summarizing the key rules for accessible content is provided.

Our Audit and Remediation Process

We discuss the extent of your digital offering, identify BFSG-relevant areas and define the audit scope. Not every subpage needs to be audited simultaneously. We prioritize by business relevance and usage frequency and give you a fixed price.

On-site in the region — and open about our own status

We assess our own website against WCAG 2.2 AA ourselves; status and known limitations are set out in our accessibility statement. And because our office in Söhlde is about 55 km from Hanover, personal meetings for kickoff, audit presentation and training are possible without a long journey.

Regional Expertise for Hanover Businesses

Our office in Söhlde near Hildesheim is about 55 km by road from Hanover. This proximity enables personal on-site meetings for kickoffs, audit presentations and training, complemented by the efficiency of remote collaboration for audits and technical remediation. For Hanover businesses seeking an accessibility partner with personal availability and regional connection, we offer the combination of deep expertise and short distances. Whether an insurer in the city, a retailer downtown or a service provider in Laatzen, Garbsen or Langenhagen — we translate the abstract WCAG criteria into concrete, actionable steps that your team can understand and maintain.

Accessibility across the entire Hanover region

Our office in Söhlde is about 55 km from Hanover — personal meetings without a long journey. We are also present in neighboring cities with dedicated pages:

  • Full WCAG 2.2 AA audit — automated with axe-core, per-criterion assessment, keyboard and screen reader output
  • Prioritized action plan with severity and WCAG criterion per finding
  • Technical remediation directly in the code of your existing system
  • Accessibility statement with feedback mechanism (€390 net fixed price)
  • Results discussed on request on-site in Hanover or via video call
  • Optional BFSG monitoring from €49 net per month for ongoing checks after changes

Accessibility and Economic Value

Investing in accessibility can also pay off economically. Approximately 7.8 million (Federal Statistical Office, 2026) severely disabled people live in Germany, plus many people with temporary or age-related limitations. An accessible web presence opens this target group and simultaneously improves user experience for all visitors. Semantic HTML and correct structuring also make it easier for search engines to understand the content. There is also the funding landscape: for qualified consulting services, a BAFA subsidy may be available depending on the project, covering part of the cost and further easing the investment.

Our offering for Hanover businesses ranges from initial BFSG classification through the WCAG 2.2 audit and technical remediation to training for your team. Each of these modules can be commissioned individually or booked as a complete package. In the free initial consultation, we advise you on which measures are most appropriate for your specific situation and which fixed price applies.

Professional foundations for projects in Hannover

Which criteria we test is described in the article on the new WCAG 2.2 criteria. What a project costs and when it pays off is set out in the article on audit cost and ROI. And the basis of all operability is explained in the article on keyboard navigation. Which sector you represent is classified in the overview accessibility by industry; further locations are listed under regional accessibility.

Key takeaways

  • WCAG 2.2 audit from €2,480 fixed price for an SME website up to 30 pages — entry with the BFSG quick check for €490 net
  • BFSG obligation in effect since June 28, 2025; violations can incur fines of up to €100,000 (BFSG §37)
  • Automated audit with axe-core plus per-criterion assessment, keyboard and screen reader output — report with a prioritized action plan
  • Accessibility statement €390 net, ongoing monitoring from €49 net per month
  • Personal on-site appointments in Hanover — about 55 km from our office in Söhlde

Frequently Asked Questions from Hanover Businesses

How the website of a rehabilitation clinic could look

The draft shows structure and handling: departments to switch through, the path from medical report to arrival, a weekly plan and stated details on step-free access. The clinic in it is invented.

Draft
Rehabilitation clinic

Rehab clinic with application path and verifiable details

A draft for a rehabilitation clinic: three departments can be switched through, and the path from the medical report through the application to the funding body up to the arrival day is set out in four steps. A week in the house is shown as a daily plan, alongside rooms, visiting hours and support for relatives. The accessibility section states door widths, lift dimensions and call systems instead of a blanket assurance.

DepartmentsApplication pathWeekly planVerifiable measurements

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

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