The Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG)

On 28 June 2025, the BFSG comes into force and with it many requirements for private companies to ensure the accessibility of products and services and to promote equality for people with disabilities. How can you realise this? Easy, with the Eye-Able® software solutions!

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Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG)

Why you should take action now

Inclusion

Show your employees and customers that digital accessibility is a reality throughout your company.

Increase reach

You improve the user experience for all users, reaching more people and generating more revenue.

Legal Compliance

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

Save costs

Making websites accessible after the fact can be costly and time-consuming. Avoid high bounce rates.

Overview

What is the Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG)

What is the Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG)

The Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG) is the implementation of the European Accessibility Act in Germany. The Act promotes the equal and non-discriminatory participation of people with disabilities, limitations and older people. The Accessibility Reinforcement Act will come into force on 28 June 2025.

What exactly does the law say about improving accessibility?

The law promotes equality and accessibility for products and services, requiring barrier-free access, information, communication, workplace adaptation, and the participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to 100,000 euros, depending on the administrative offense.

What does accessibility mean anyway?

The German Disability Equality Act (BGG), in effect since 2002, defines accessibility as the ability of people with disabilities to find, access, and use facilities, transportation, information systems, communication tools, and other designed areas of life in the same way as people without disabilities, without difficulty or outside assistance. This ensures that people with disabilities can use everything independently, just like anyone else.

Absolute necessity for people with disabilities

Around 1 billion people worldwide have a disability. Of these, 215 million are visually impaired and therefore have major problems with website usability. It is no longer enough just to make buildings accessible; inclusion must also be practiced on the Internet. All people should be able to participate equally in digital media.

Facts

Everything about the law

Who is affected by the BFSG?

  • 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.

What are the main goals of this law?

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

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, router
  • ATMs, ticket and check-in machines
  • Televisions with internet access

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The internet is for everyone, and that's why Eye-Able® has a range of built-in features that ensure more people than ever before can exercise their right to digital accessibility.

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This is how the Eye-Able® team supports you on your journey to digital accessibility

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Book a consultation without obligation. You will be contacted at your preferred date after you have filled out the form.

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Our experts evaluate your current accessibility status and show you possible areas for improvement.

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We will provide you with an individual offer and a test license of our software solutions. Our service team supports you during the first integration steps.

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You are well prepared and pave the way to digital inclusion for your company. Our accessibility service helps you do just that.

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Digital accessibility made simple

Report

Control center for digital accessibility

Elevate your digital presence with Eye-Able® Report. Scan your entire system and all subsystems for WCAG compliance with ease. You get a comprehensive overview of all issues across your websites, empowering you to address and resolve accessibility challenges efficiently.

Audit

Browser testing software for BITV and WCAG

Independently test your website for WCAG compliance. This tool not only identifies areas for improvement, but also provides actionable steps to optimize your site's accessibility. Audit helps you effectively comply with all major standards to stay ahead of the digital inclusion curve.

Ally AI assistant

Your personal assistant for digital accessibility

Meet Ally, your personal AI expert for achieving digital accessibility. Receive detailed reports and real-time improvement suggestions, all while ensuring your data stays private. Experience AI-supported consulting that guides you every step of the way.

Plain language AI

Simplify Complex Text into Clear Content

Our AI tool simplifies complex content into easy-to-understand text. Enhance your website's accessibility with real-time text input simplification and improvements, making your content readable for everyone.

AI Website translation

Making content accessible worldwide

Easily break down language barriers with our AI website translation. Automatically translate your content into multiple languages, manage revisions from a user-friendly dashboard, and integrate effortlessly for global reach.

Assist

Assistance software for customizing the web

Personalize your accessibility experience with Eye-Able® Assist! It offers over 25 customizable settings to tailor your web experience to individual needs.

Workshops & tests

Workshops and tests for digital accessibility

Equip your team with the skills and knowledge to create inclusive digital environments! As a holistic provider, we offer comprehensive tests according to BITV and WCAG, along with training and workshops on digital accessibility.