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Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG)

  • Websites must be accessible from mid-2025
  • For websites with electronic services
  • Mandatory for private providers & public bodies

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What does digital accessibility mean?

In the Disability Equality Act (BGG), which came into force back in 2002, accessibility is defined as follows:
"Buildings and other facilities, means of transport, technical commodities, information processing systems, acoustic and visual information sources and communication facilities as well as other designed areas of life are barrier-free if they can be found, accessed and used by people with disabilities in the usual way, without particular difficulty and in principle without outside help..."
So, according to this law, people with disabilities should be able to use everything in the same way and independently as any person without a disability can.

Barrier-free Strengthening Act (BFSG)

The Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) is the German law implementing the European Accessibility Act (EAA). It obliges many companies to make their websites accessible and must be implemented by 2025. Almost 10 percent of Germans are unable to use websites due to a disability.

What exactly does the law say about improving accessibility?

The law sets out specific provisions to promote equality and accessibility when it comes to products and services. This includes, for example, the obligation to create barrier-free access, the provision of barrier-free information and means of communication, the adaptation of workplaces and services, and the promotion of the participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society.

Non-compliance with the law can result in fines of up to 100,000 euros, depending on the offense.
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Who is affected by the BFSG?

The Accessibility Strengthening Act covers:

  • Manufacturers of products
  • Distributors and importers of products
  • Providers of services

Micro-enterprises (less than ten employees and no more than 2 million euros in annual turnover) that provide services are exempt from the law. However, micro-enterprises that place products on the market are covered by the BFSG.

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Which products need to be designed to be barrier-free?
Among other things, companies will have to offer the following products barrier-free in the future:

  • Computers, notebooks, tablets, smartphones, mobile phones
  • ATMs, ticket and check-in machines
  • Televisions with internet access
  • E-Book Readers
  • Router
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Which services must be designed to be barrier-free?
Among other things, companies will have to offer the following services barrier-free in the future:

  • Telephone
  • E-Books
  • Messenger services
  • services offered on mobile devices (including apps) in inter-regional passenger transport
  • Banking
  • electronic commerce
  • Passenger transport services (for urban, suburban and regional transport services only interactive self-service terminals)
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What are the goals of the BFSG?

The main objective of the BFSG is to remove obstacles and barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from fully enjoying their rights and freedoms. 

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The Accessibility Strengthening Act is to be applied from 28 June 2025 , i.e. from this date, the products and services mentioned in the Act must be barrier-free.

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Is your website not yet accessible?

Then it's best to get in touch right away and have your own homepage checked free of charge with a BITV/WCAG quick test.

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Together for a barrier-free Internet - that's what we stand for. Simply enter your information in the adjacent form. You will receive your test report automatically via e-mail.

Why accessibility at all?

In Germany alone, over 7.9 million people have a disability and therefore find it difficult to surf the internet. Digital accessibility is far more than just a legal requirement. In a world in which online processes have become indispensable and we are becoming a digital society, care must be taken to ensure that everyone can participate in digitalization.
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Eye-Able® is a holistic digital accessibility provider.

Therefore, in addition to software services, we also offer tests according to BITV and WCAG as well as training courses and workshops on the topic of digital accessibility.

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We would like to share our enthusiasm and experience in digital accessibility solutions. We offer free webinars several times a year in which we present our solutions and are happy to answer your questions.
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Benefits of complying with the Accessibility Strengthening Act

How compliance with the BFSG helps companies and society move forward

1.

Increasing the range

Companies can make their products and services available to a wider audience. This helps to engage people with different needs and increase the overall number of potential users.

2.

Avoid penalties:

Avoid unnecessary fines of up to 100,000 euros by complying with the provisions of the Barrier-Free Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG).

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Improving the user experience

By applying the requirements of the BFSG, companies improve the usability of their offers for all customers. An intuitive and accessible design increases customer satisfaction and promotes a positive user experience.

4.

Strengthening the brand

Companies that prioritize accessibility demonstrate social commitment and a sense of responsibility. This strengthens the brand image and can solidify the loyalty of existing customers as well as gain the trust of new customers.

Over 10,000 websites are already prepared for the BFSG,
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FC St. Pauli, 2nd German Bundesliga

"As part of the "Klartext" project, FC St. Pauli is taking the next important step. With the assistance software Eye Able, our homepage will be technically customizable by our visitors* in the future."

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The University of Illinois, Chicago

"Eye-Able® enables all users to effectively use the Blackboard system by providing various visual adaptations, access to voice output, and many other accessibility solutions."

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Leipzig University

Uni Leipzig

Caritas

GLOBAL Communications

LTT Global

Archdiocese of Cologne

BABOR

City of Cologne

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Questions about the Barrier-Free Accessibility Improvement Act (BFSG)

What does BFSG mean?
The abbreviation BFSG stands for "Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz".
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When does the BFSG come into force?
The Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG) comes into force in Germany on June 28, 2025.
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Who does the BFSG apply to?
The BFSG contains regulations for products and services, with a focus on digital offerings. For example, the FSIA applies to services such as websites, e-commerce, electronic tickets and mobile applications. If a product or service falls within the scope of the BFSG, retailers, manufacturers, importers and service providers must comply with the accessibility requirements.
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What does the BFSG change for websites?
The BFSG now makes compliance with the WCAG 2.1 AA criteria mandatory. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a series of international standards for the accessible design of web content. Measures that are made mandatory for websites by the BFSG include text alternatives for images, adjustable font sizes, sufficient contrast and clear, understandable language. Fines are imposed for violations and non-compliance.
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What is the difference between BGG and BFSG?
While the Disability Equality Act obliges public bodies of the federal government to provide accessibility, the BFSG contains requirements for private economic actors. Another difference concerns the scope of application that the respective law regulates. The BGG contains legal requirements for the areas of construction, transport, information technology and communication with citizens. The BFSG requires the accessibility of certain products and services used or used by consumers.
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What is the legal basis of the BFSG?
The basis for the BFSG is Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council, also known as the "European Accessibility Act" (EAA), which came into force on 17 April 2019. This guideline has been implemented in Germany in the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and the Second Interstate Treaty on Media Amendment (MÄStV).
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Who is not covered by the BFSG?
Micro-enterprises (less than ten employees and no more than 2 million euros in annual turnover) that offer or provide services are exempt from the BFSG – they do not have to make their services barrier-free. However, micro-enterprises that place products on the market fall under the BFSG and must design products to be barrier-free.
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BFSG also in the B2B or only in the B2C sector?
The BFSG regulates the accessibility of products and services used by consumers.

Services that are offered exclusively in the B2B (business-to-business) sector are therefore not affected by the BFSG.
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Why is it advantageous to voluntarily comply with the provisions of the BFSG?
  • Accessibility benefits everyone. With demographic changes and the increasing number of older consumers, the provision of accessible products and services can be a market advantage.
  • Companies that provide accessible services are future-proof: they tap into a wider clientele and can compete directly with those companies that are subject to the provisions of the BFSG.
  • There is a possibility that the scope of the BFSG will expand in the future to include additional products and services.
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You can find more detailed information about the law and how to prepare for it in our BFSG information brochure.

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