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Digital accessibility: This is how Barnau becomes a pioneering city!
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Digital accessibility: This is how Barnau becomes a pioneering city!
In a world that is digitizing ever faster, accessibility plays a crucial role. Bernau LIVE is actively committed to improving the user-friendliness of its website. The aim is for everyone – and especially people with disabilities – to be able to use the information on www.bernau-live.de without any problems. Therefore, the platform is oriented towards the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which define international standards for the barrier-free design of websites.
The WCAG, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), aims to ensure that digital content is accessible to everyone. The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG), which will come into force in Germany from June 2025, underlines the importance of these guidelines. Companies and public bodies are then legally obliged to design digital offerings accordingly. This primarily includes aspects such as perceptibility, usability, comprehensibility and robustness of the content.
Continuous development of accessibility
The improvements on bernau-live.de are an ongoing process. Regular reviews are intended to ensure that the website meets current requirements. However, it cannot be guaranteed that all content will be completely accessible at all times. Technical limitations and third-party content could affect this. This makes user feedback all the more important: inquiries are processed within 3 to 5 working days and alternative access channels are provided if necessary.
One of the special features that Bernau LIVE has implemented is the use of the OneTap accessibility toolbar. This exciting technology allows users to adjust text size and contrast settings to their liking. For example, links and important texts are highlighted to increase visibility. And by the way: The toolbar interface can be operated entirely via the keyboard, which creates additional user-friendliness.
Why accessibility is important for everyone
But what is the point of an accessible website? Quite simply – a great deal of equal opportunity! Compliance with the WCAG and the BFSG not only opens up new target groups for companies, but also contributes to promoting social responsibility. Users benefit from a better quality of experience, while companies benefit from a positive brand image and potentially higher visitor numbers. Digitalization without barriers is not only a legal requirement, but also a social necessity.
Digital accessibility is not just a technical concern, but also a matter of respect and inclusion. Things go uphill with a joint effort for everyone! If you have any questions or would like to give feedback, you can easily find the contact address for Bernau LIVE: info@bernau-live.de.
We are all invited to actively shape this change.