Knowledge on digital accessibility

Latest articles on the BFSG, WCAG, practical tips and legal developments — for businesses, agencies and developers.

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Law & BFSG
Featured

BFSG and WordPress: What Operators Should Check Now

When the BFSG applies to your WordPress site, what Section 14 requires on an ongoing basis and what a theme and plugin can deliver.

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• November 9, 2026 • 11 mins read
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WCAG & Technology

Building Accessible Forms: A Guide for Online Shops

Labels, required fields, error messages, checkout: how to build accessible forms in your online shop under WCAG 2.2.

October 27, 2026 18 mins →
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Practice & Business

Newsletter Accessibility: Tips for Email Marketing

Legal situation under the BFSG, current figures and practical tips for accessible emails in newsletter marketing.

October 27, 2026 15 mins →
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Law & BFSG

BehiG Revision: Status After the Autumn Session 2026

BehiG revision: the National Council has decided, the Council of States is next, and much remains open for private providers.

October 23, 2026 14 mins →
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Law & BFSG

EN 301 549 V4.1.1: What Changes for Online Shops

The new EN 301 549 V4.1.1 is based on WCAG 2.2: what it changes and what online shop operators should check now.

October 23, 2026 14 mins →
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Law & BFSG

Shopify Accessibility: Check Theme, Apps and Checkout

Shopify accessibility explained: what theme, apps and checkout deliver and what merchants must check themselves under the BFSG.

October 23, 2026 14 mins →
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Law & BFSG

Market Surveillance under the BFSG: What Has Really Happened in Recent Months

More than a year of the BFSG: what market surveillance is doing, what is behind the warning letters and which steps make sense now.

October 20, 2026 11 mins →
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Law & BFSG

WCAG Criteria Overview: The 4 Principles Explained Simply

All WCAG criteria explained clearly: the four principles, the three conformance levels, and what applies to your business.

September 10, 2026 7 mins →
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Practice & Business

The Costliest Barrier Mistakes: Where Companies Should Start First

Not every barrier costs the same time or risk. Here is how WCAG data helps you find the right order to fix them.

September 4, 2026 10 mins →
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Law & BFSG

One Year of the European Accessibility Act: What Enforcement in Europe Looks Like So Far

One year after the EAA took effect, cases from the Netherlands, Norway and beyond show how regulators are enforcing the rules.

September 3, 2026 11 mins →