Accessibility for Hanover: BFSG Remediation and WCAG 2.2 Audits
Since June 28, 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) requires 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.
5 working days
to the audit report
50+
accessible projects
30 min
drive to Hanover
3 screen readers
in manual testing
Fixed prices for the Hanover business region
- BFSG quick check: €490 net entry analysis
- Accessibility statement: €390 net fixed price
- Ongoing BFSG monitoring: from €49 net per month
WCAG 2.2 audit (SME website up to 30 pages). Quick start with the BFSG quick check from €490 net. Depending on the project, BAFA funding may be available for consulting services.
BFSG obligation in effect since June 28, 2025
Hanover is a major economic center with a broad industry mix: insurance, logistics, public administration, retail and manufacturing. Most of these organizations operate websites and online shops that must now meet digital accessibility requirements under the BFSG. The reality is different: many websites in the Hanover area 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.
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 products and services in electronic commerce: online shops, booking portals, payment services and digital services. The requirements are based on European standard EN 301 549, which in turn builds on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. We recommend implementation to WCAG 2.2 AA, the current standard that also covers future requirements.
For Hanover businesses specifically, this means: every online shop selling goods or services to consumers must be accessibly designed. This covers not just the ordering process but also product search, navigation, account creation, checkout and payment processing. Violations can be penalized with fines. Since the act took effect, we have observed initial warnings and regulatory inquiries in e-commerce — acting now keeps you on the safe side and avoids costly rework under time pressure. Beyond the legal obligation, there is also a solid business case: approximately 7.8 million (Federal Statistical Office, 2024) 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.
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 manual tests with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and keyboard navigation. 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 declaration per BFSG template, 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.
Legal Safeguarding
Documentation of all measures as evidence of compliance efforts. We collaborate closely with legal advisors and provide expert opinions on the BFSG conformity of your offerings if needed.
Common Barriers on Hanover Websites
In our work with companies from the Hanover region, we encounter recurring accessibility barriers that cut across virtually all industries. The most common issues involve 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
Most critical findings can be fixed in a targeted way without rebuilding the website. A typical 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
Tested with real assistive technologies
Automated tools find the low-hanging fruit, but only manual testing with screen readers uncovers the complex barriers. We test your key user paths with NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver and check whether headings, form fields and buttons are announced correctly and reachable in a sensible order.
- Manual tests with NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver
- Keyboard focus order on checkout and login
- PDF/UA testing of key documents per ISO 14289-1
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
Initial Consultation and Scope Definition
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 accessible itself
Regional Expertise for Hanover Businesses
Our office in Söhlde near Hildesheim is approximately 30 minutes by car 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. Across 50+ accessibility projects, we have gained experience with the industries and technologies represented in the Hanover economic region. Whether an insurer in the city, a retailer downtown or a service provider in Laatzen, Garbsen or Langenhagen — we know the region's digital landscape and 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 30 minutes by car 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 and manual with screen readers
- Prioritized action plan with severity and WCAG criterion per finding
- Technical remediation directly in the code of your existing system
- Legally sound accessibility statement with feedback mechanism (€390 net fixed price)
- Audit report typically within five working days
- Optional BFSG monitoring from €49 net per month for lasting conformance
Accessibility and Economic Value
Investing in accessibility pays off economically. Approximately 7.8 million (Federal Statistical Office, 2024) severely disabled people live in Germany, plus millions 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 positively affect search engine rankings. Our projects show that accessible websites typically exhibit better Core Web Vitals, lower bounce rates and longer dwell times than their non-optimized counterparts (project experience). 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 covers the full spectrum of digital accessibility: 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.
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 from €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 manual testing with NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver — report typically within five working days
- Accessibility statement €390 net, ongoing monitoring from €49 net per month
- Personal on-site appointments in Hanover — about 30 minutes by car from our office in Söhlde