From then on June 28, 2025 The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) becomes fully effective in Germany. This law requires that certain products and services, including websites, barrier-free must be. The goal behind it: People with disabilities should be able to fully participate in digital life. For digital service providers, this means one legal obligationto design their online offerings in such a way that no one is excluded due to barriers. Anyone who ignores the requirements risks official measures and fines of up to 100.000 €. At the same time, barrier-free design offers an opportunity: it improves user-friendliness all Customers (e.g. on mobile devices or for older people) and demonstrates a sense of responsibility - a trust bonus for your company.
New requirements from the BFSG for digital services
The BFSG is the implementation of an EU directive (2019/882) and marks a milestone for digital accessibility in the private sector. In the future, companies will have to offer their digital products and services in such a way that they for people with disabilities in the usual way, without any particular difficulty and without outside help are discoverable, accessible and usable. Specifically, the specifications are based on established standards such as EU standard EN 301549 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1, Level AA). These define exactly what a website or web application must achieve in order to be considered barrier-free.
What new requirements will you face? Essentially, it's about designing digital content and functions in such a way that they can be used by everyone can be perceived and served equally by users. Important aspects include:
- Perceptibility of the content: Make sure text and controls are easy to read. These include sufficient high contrasts between text and background, customizable font sizes and Alternative texts for imagesso that screen readers, for example, can describe graphics.
- Usability for everyone: Users must be able to navigate your offer without hurdles. One simple, consistent navigation and the All functions can be operated via keyboard (not just with the mouse) are essential. Control must also be possible with assistive technologies such as voice control or special input devices.
- Understandability of content and processes: Both the information itself and the operation should be understandable. Use clear language and a logical structure with headings, paragraphs and lists. Complex issues should, if possible, be explained in simple language. Uniform terms and menus help users find their way around.
- Robust Compatibility: Your website should be technically implemented so that it works with different browsers, devices and Assistive technologies works reliably. This particularly includes the Compatibility with screen readers, magnification software and other aids. Clean HTML, ARIA roles and standards-compliant PDF documents ensure that future technologies can also capture your content.
These requirements may seem demanding at first glance. Doch keine Sorge – mit edoobox you have a strong partner who will support you in the implementation. In the next section we will show how our solution helps you meet all BFSG criteria.
Edoobox as a barrier-free solution for your offer
Modern design for maximum accessibility: Edoobox has already responded proactively to the coming requirements and fundamentally modernized its system. The new user interface is based on Bootstrap 5, a modern web framework that is built with accessibility in mind. As a result, edoobox achieves a value of in automatic accessibility tests (Google Lighthouse). 100 % – an indicator of the high level of technical accessibility of our platform. What this means for you: When you use edoobox, you immediately benefit from a contemporary, barrier-free environment without having to program from scratch yourself.
Barrier-free design elements in edoobox: Our new design was designed with a focus on usability and Accessibility developed. Specifically, edoobox offers, among other things:
- Contrasting colors and clear font: The colors and typography meet the recommended contrast values so that texts can be easily recognized even by visually impaired people.
- Simple, clear navigation: A clear page structure and easily recognizable navigation menus make orientation easier for all users. Important: Also with the Keyboard can be navigated through all menus and forms, which includes, for example, users without a mouse or with screen readers.
- Keyboard control of all functions: Whether course selection, booking form or buttons – all controls are developed so that they can be used completely via Keyboard operable (tab focus, enter to trigger, etc.). This complies with the WCAG specifications for keyboard usability and also helps users who use alternative input devices.
- Screen reader compatibility: Under the hood, edoobox relies on semantic HTML and ARIA attributes. This means that common screen readers can view the structure and content of the pages interpret correctly (e.g. form fields are provided with appropriate labels). Users with visual impairments receive all information read aloud and can make bookings independently.
Thanks to these measures, edoobox already meets the majority of the relevant web accessibility criteria out of the box. As a user of our system, you must take care of the technical accessibility So don't worry - we continually keep the platform up to date with the latest standards.
Accessible content: Your help is needed. But technology alone is not enough; including those provided by you Content play an important role in accessibility. Edoobox supports you with the necessary functions and information. For example, you can have one for each image you upload to your course description Alternative text deposit – this is how a photo becomes, for example “Participants in a training course laugh into the camera” an understandable descriptive text for screen reader users. We also recommend that you: Structure longer course descriptions with headings and lists instead of just using continuous text. A clear structure of content increases this Readability and comprehensibility for everyone. If you offer documents (e.g. PDF brochures or forms) for download, make sure that they prepared barrier-free are - i.e. with correct PDF tags, headings and alt texts within the document. Our team will be happy to advise you on how to create such documents or optimize existing files. These content-related measures ensure that your entire offering – from the platform to the content – is completely BFSG compliant.
Optional service: Individual bootstrap integration through edoobox
Every company has different websites and design specifications. If you individual adjustments If you need to seamlessly integrate edoobox into your existing website, we offer an optional integration service. As part of this (paid) offer, our team of experts will take care of it Integration of the new Bootstrap 5 design into your web presence and adapts colors, fonts and layout to your corporate design if necessary - of course without compromising accessibility. This means you receive a tailor-made solution: your online booking portal fits perfectly into your website and at the same time meets all BFSG requirements. This service is ideal for customers who do not want to hire their own web agency or who want to ensure that all technical specifications are implemented correctly. Just talk to us – we will find a solution that suits your needs.
Conclusion: Act now – we will support you!
The clock is ticking: By June 2025, your digital offerings should be designed to be barrier-free so that you are legally on the safe side and offer an accessible experience to all your customers. With edoobox you have already taken a big step towards this legally compliant and future-proof Course management done. Our platform takes care of most of the technical implementation for you and gives you recommendations for accessible content.
