Where do I start if I want to fix accessibility barriers?

The best starting point is an automated audit using easyMonitoring. Within minutes, you receive a complete overview of all detected barriers across your website—prioritized by severity. Level A WCAG criteria should be addressed first, followed by Level AA. Typically, missing alt text, contrast errors, and missing form labels sit right at the top of the checklist.

Can I fix barriers without developers?

Many common barriers can be resolved without deep technical knowledge. Image alt text is generated fully automatically by easyAlt. Contrast issues can often be adjusted directly within your CMS or design software. For structural and technical barriers—such as missing ARIA attributes or incorrect HTML structures—developer expertise is required. Our audit team supports you with concrete, actionable recommendations.

How long does it take to make a website accessible?

This depends on your site's current state and scale. Using easyMonitoring and easyAlt, many organizations achieve a significantly improved accessibility score within hours. Full WCAG 2.2 compliance is an iterative journey typically spanning a few weeks to months. The BFSG expects continuous progress—not overnight perfection from day one.

Do I need a manual audit, or is an automated tool enough?

Achieving complete and legally sound WCAG compliance requires both. Automated tools like easyMonitoring catch technical issues quickly—covering about 30–40% of all WCAG criteria. Remaining criteria can only be audited manually. A professional audit also provides documentation that serves as legally valid proof for regulatory bodies.

What happens if I cannot fix all barriers at once?

That is recognized under the law. The BFSG expects a process of continuous improvement rather than immediate 100% compliance. What matters is taking active measures, documenting your current status in an accessibility statement, and offering alternatives for remaining barriers. Maintain oversight with easyMonitoring and document progress compliantly via easyStatement.

Finding Barriers: The Roadmap to BFSG Compliance

Am I BFSG-compliant? Thousands of companies are currently asking themselves this question. The good news: Finding and fixing accessibility barriers isn't guesswork—it follows a clear process. We show you the checklist to proceed systematically, along with the right tools and services to help you along the way.

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Remediating barriers – Checklist and roadmap to BFSG compliance for businesses

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Why Fixing Accessibility Barriers Doesn't Have to Be Guesswork

Many businesses know they need to act—but don't know where to begin. The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has been in effect since June 28, 2025. Anyone offering digital products or consumer services must make them accessible according to WCAG 2.2.

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Remediating barriers follows a structured process: audit, prioritization, implementation, and documentation. Approaching this process systematically saves time, prevents mistakes, and allows you to prove compliance to regulatory authorities at any time.

Systematic process instead of guesswork—with a clear checklist

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The Checklist: How to Fix Barriers Systematically

This checklist guides you step-by-step through the process—from initial audit to final documentation. Check off each step as you complete it.

Step 1: Launch automated scan

Start with a complete automated audit of all pages. Automated tools reliably detect technical barriers across all pages simultaneously and within minutes. You receive a score from 0–100 and a prioritized list of issues. → Audit with easyMonitoring

Step 2: Conduct an in-depth manual audit

Automated tools cover around 30–40% of WCAG criteria. Text readability, screen reader behavior, and logical reading order can only be verified manually. To play it safe, rely on a professional audit. → Request a manual audit

Step 3: Sort barriers by priority

Not all barriers are equally critical. Level A WCAG criteria take priority over Level AA. easyMonitoring automatically prioritizes detected issues—missing alt texts, contrast errors, and missing labels typically sit right at the top.

Step 4: Remediate barriers systematically

Work through barriers one by one using the prioritized list. Alternative texts are generated fully automatically by easyAlt. Verify contrast issues using the Contrast Checker. Structural barriers require code modifications—actionable audit guidance helps here.

Step 5: Measure progress – rescan

Follow up every remediation round with a rescan via easyMonitoring. The accessibility score instantly shows which barriers were resolved and where action remains necessary—transparently and traceably.

Step 6: Create and publish accessibility statement

Achieving accessibility isn't enough—it must be documented. The legally mandatory accessibility statement outlines your current status, remaining barriers, and available alternatives. Generated in minutes with easyStatement.

Automated Auditing: easyMonitoring as Your Foundation

easyMonitoring is the core tool for automated accessibility testing. It continuously scans all pages of your website against WCAG criteria, provides a score from 0–100 per page, and highlights specifically where barriers exist—prioritized by severity.

Comprehensive website scanning: All pages are automatically captured and tested against WCAG criteria—not just the homepage
Accessibility score: A clear rating from 0–100 reveals the compliance status per page and as an overall overview
Prioritized results: easyMonitoring highlights which barriers to tackle first for an efficient workflow
Automated monitoring: New content and updates are scanned continuously so no barriers slip through unnoticed
Proof for authorities: Documented scan reports prove your progress toward meeting BFSG legal requirements

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Manual Audit: Legally Compliant In-Depth Inspection

Automated tools establish a strong baseline, but cannot entirely replace manual testing. Many WCAG criteria demand human judgment: Is this copy understandable? Does navigation follow a logical sequence? Does a form truly work with a screen reader? Our audit team manually inspects your website or app against WCAG 2.2, delivering a practical report complete with actionable remediation steps.

Complete WCAG coverage: Manual testing of criteria that automated tools cannot evaluate
Screen reader & keyboard testing: Real-world auditing with assistive technology—just as your users experience the site
Prioritized action plan: Concrete remediation guidance sorted by severity for efficient fixes
Legally sound documentation: The audit report serves as official proof for market surveillance authorities
Combined with easyMonitoring: Manual audits and automated monitoring complement each other for maximum compliance assurance

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Manual accessibility testing and audit – legally compliant in-depth inspection according to WCAG 2.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Fixing Barriers

Get started now Fix barriers—structured, measurable, legally compliant. With easyMonitoring, you always know where you stand. Our audit service delivers the in-depth inspection automated tools cannot provide. And with easyStatement, you document compliance as legally required in just minutes.

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