What does web ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty mean? All in­for­ma­tion at a glance

Digital ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty isn’t just a niche topic anymore — it’s a legal re­quire­ment, business op­por­tu­ni­ty, and mark of quality all rolled into one. On this resource page, you’ll find every­thing you need to know about creating ac­ces­si­ble digital offerings like websites, online stores, apps and more.

Es­sen­tials and digital ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty laws

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Why is digital ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty important in the digital space?

More and more busi­ness­es, online stores, and service providers are now legally required to make their websites ac­ces­si­ble. But ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty isn’t just about com­pli­ance — it also enhances usability, broadens your reach, and boosts your brand image. In this guide, we’ll explore…

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What are the Web Content Ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty Guide­lines (WCAG)?

The W3C’s Web Content Ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty Guide­lines (WCAG) offers website operators a list of sug­ges­tions for making their web content ac­ces­si­ble. To this end, WCAG is based on 4 prin­ci­ples: per­cep­ti­bil­i­ty, usability, in­tel­li­gi­bil­i­ty and ro­bust­ness. These are elab­o­rat­ed upon in 13…

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Designing and de­vel­op­ing ac­ces­si­ble offerings

Ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty starts with how you design and structure your website. You’ll find articles here covering design prin­ci­ples, technical im­ple­men­ta­tion, and how to test your content for ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty issues.

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What is a screen reader and how does it work?

Screen readers make digital content ac­ces­si­ble through speech output or Braille output and are therefore a key tool for ac­ces­si­ble websites and apps. We explain how modern screen reader software works, common obstacles when reading web content, and which tools have become…

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How do you use the HTML label tag to improve your website?

The HTML label tag is an important building block on the path to a user-friendly and ac­ces­si­ble website. By labeling form elements, it makes nav­i­ga­tion easier and also supports the use of screen readers for users with dis­abil­i­ties. Here you’ll learn what the label tag in HTML…

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What is an ac­ces­si­ble website and why does it matter?

Ac­ces­si­ble websites ensure that everyone can access digital content. In the United States, web ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty carries sig­nif­i­cant legal im­por­tance under the Americans with Dis­abil­i­ties Act (ADA) and the Re­ha­bil­i­ta­tion Act (Section 508). Learn which standards apply in the U.S. for…

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Image: How to use an accessible CMS (Contao, Plone, and papaya)Gustavo FrazaoShut­ter­stock

How to use an ac­ces­si­ble CMS (Contao, Plone, and papaya)

Creating ac­ces­si­ble content is a re­quire­ment today – not an option. But how can this be achieved ef­fec­tive­ly with a content man­age­ment system? In this article, we reveal what matters most for an ac­ces­si­ble website. You’ll also learn how Contao, Plone, and papaya CMS support…

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How can I properly test the ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty of a website?

Digital ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty is not just a nice-to-have — it’s a legal re­quire­ment, a com­pet­i­tive advantage, and a mark of quality. Making your website ac­ces­si­ble means enabling everyone to use it, re­gard­less of their ability. Learn how to test website ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty using checkers,…

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How can you make your website inclusive with ac­ces­si­ble web design?

In 2025, the EU’s Ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty Act will come into force. This directive requires companies, including those outside the bloc who do business with the EU, to offer ac­ces­si­ble websites and digital services. This practical guide explains what this means for designers: from WCAG…

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Tools and technical aids

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How to scan a QR code on your computer

You can easily read QR codes and make use of their in­for­ma­tion on your PC. We’ll show you how to scan a QR code on your computer and highlight some online services and programs that can assist you. With our simple step-by-step in­struc­tions, you’ll be able to read QR code content…

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What is the best image to text converter for accurate text recog­ni­tion?

OCR programs allow you to read text from photos or analog documents and then process it further. Here you can learn how text recog­ni­tion software works, what purposes it is best suited for, the different OCR software available, their ad­van­tages, lim­i­ta­tions, and how they can…

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Ac­ces­si­ble content man­age­ment systems

Your choice of CMS can make or break your website’s ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty. These articles highlight content man­age­ment systems that work par­tic­u­lar­ly well for ac­ces­si­ble websites.

Image: What makes Plone an accessible and secure CMS for web projects?Gustavo FrazaoShut­ter­stock

What makes Plone an ac­ces­si­ble and secure CMS for web projects?

The open-source CMS Plone is con­sid­ered by experts as one of the best systems for de­vel­op­ing the web presence of a public in­sti­tu­tion. This is partly due to the high security standard of the content man­age­ment system, and partly to its excellent tools for creating ac­ces­si­ble…

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Is papaya CMS the right content man­age­ment system for your project?

The de­vel­op­ers advertise papaya as a CMS designed for high-per­for­mance content man­age­ment, and this claim is backed by its powerful features and robust ca­pa­bil­i­ties. However, does this imply that papaya CMS is only suitable for ex­pe­ri­enced ad­min­is­tra­tors and web­mas­ters? And what…

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What is Contao?

A solid foun­da­tion for many suc­cess­ful web projects is the right content man­age­ment system. Well-known names like WordPress and TYPO3 dominate the market. However, there are al­ter­na­tives that offer a leaner yet suf­fi­cient­ly powerful feature set — and can often be the better…

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Con­clu­sion

Digital ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty is a game-changer for your business. Beyond legal com­pli­ance, ac­ces­si­ble design improves usability, expands your audience, and strength­ens your brand. When you build ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty into every­thing you do, you’re ul­ti­mate­ly creating better web ex­pe­ri­ences that work for everyone.

Whether you’re running a website, online store, or digital platform, ac­ces­si­bil­i­ty needs to be part of your plan from day one. It should influence every design decision, technical choice, and piece of content you create. The articles we’ve linked here give you the knowledge and tools to remove barriers and build truly inclusive digital ex­pe­ri­ences.

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