Digital Accessibility: Key Figures
of top websites contain accessibility errors.
of the global population are reliant on accessible digital services.
of users with impairments leave hard-to-use websites immediately.
Why You Should Work with dotSource
Accessibility is created through the interaction of UX, content and development – along your existing processes, not in isolation.
Not every requirement is critical. The focus is on measures with a clear impact on compliance, UX design, users and your business.
Recommendations take into account technical realities, internal resources and existing platforms.
Extensive experience working on scaling platforms leads to realistic decisions.
These Services Help You Put Digital Accessibility into Practice
1. Framing and Definition of Goals
To begin with, we work together to clarify the relevant requirements for your business. The legal framework, business objectives and existing structures form the basis for clear prioritisation.
2. Audit of Existing Touchpoints
Digital touchpoints such as websites, online shops or platforms are put to the test. Barriers, risks and quick wins are systematically identified in the process.
3. Prioritisation and Action Plan
The analysis results lead to specific actions. The focus is on practical steps with a clear impact on compliance, UX and your business.
4. Guidance in Design and Development
Design, content and development teams receive clear guidelines for implementation. Requirements are integrated clearly and implemented in a practical way.
5. Quality Assurance and Ongoing Optimisation
Implemented measures undergo targeted quality assurance. This ensures that digital accessibility remains sustainably embedded and fit for the future.
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What Digital Accessibility Means for Your Business
Digital accessibility ensures that digital services are usable for everyone – regardless of physical, sensory or cognitive impairments.
For companies, this can mean more than mere compliance. Accessible touchpoints enhance UX, increase reach and reduce legal risks.
At the same time, digital accessibility affects many areas. UX design, content, technology and organisation must work together to ensure that measures can be implemented effectively.
What matters most is not implementing everything at once, but prioritising the right measures at the right time.
These Are the Benefits for Your Business
Accessible touchpoints reduce barriers along the customer journey. Clear structures, easy-to-understand content and consistent interactions improve usability and have a direct impact on conversions.
Legal requirements are increasing. Digital accessibility provides clarity at an early stage and helps you avoid risks before efforts, costs or reputational damage arise.
Clear guidelines for design, content and development simplify coordination and make requirements transparent. This reduces friction and speeds up decision-making.
Accessibility strengthens the quality of your digital products in the long term. It supports scalability, further development and the reliable use of new technologies.
Digital Accessibility Is No Longer Optional
With the Act to Strengthen Accessibility (BFSG) and the European Accessibility Act (EAA), binding requirements apply to digital services.
This includes websites, online shops, platforms and apps. The regulations apply to both new projects and existing digital services.
Digital accessibility has been a legal requirement since June 2025. The need for action is real. But not all measures need to be implemented in full immediately. What matters is assessing risks, prioritising measures sensibly and documenting progress transparently.
This is exactly where structured consulting provides reassurance. It brings together legal requirements, technical capabilities and realistic resources.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Accessibility
Why is digital accessibility relevant to companies?
Digital accessibility has been a legal requirement since June 2025. It improves the usability of digital services, reduces risks and boosts conversions and user satisfaction. For companies, it is both a legal obligation and a quality factor.
How can companies make their website accessible?
Not through isolated measures, but through a structured approach. What matters is classifying the requirements, prioritising them according to impact and ensuring close alignment between UX, content and technology.
How can digital accessibility be measured?
Through structured audits, defined assessment criteria and documented progress. Accessibility can be measured by means of compliance levels, identified risks and the long-term reduction of barriers to use.
Is digital accessibility worthwhile from an economic perspective?
Yes. Accessible digital services enhance UX, expand the potential target audience and reduce long-term correction efforts. This has a positive impact on efficiency, conversion rates and investment security.