Accessible websites from June 2025 – a requirement and an opportunity for companies

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1. Introduction
Why is web accessibility becoming increasingly important?
Overview of the legal changes from June 2025

2. Legal requirements for accessible websites in Austria
The Web Accessibility Act (WZG): Regulations for public bodies
The Accessibility Act (BaFG): Regulations for e-commerce companies
The Federal Disability Equality Act (BGStG): Protection against discrimination
Who is affected? – Companies, online shops, platforms
Sanctions for violations: lawsuits, damages and arbitration proceedings

3. What exactly does accessibility on the web mean?
Definition according to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
The four principles: Perceivability, Usability, Understandability, Robustness
Difference between “direct” and “indirect” discrimination

4. Technical and design implementation of an accessible website
Structured headings and semantic HTML
Navigation aids: keyboard control, screen reader compatibility
Color contrasts and font sizes – important for the visually impaired
Alternatives for audiovisual content: subtitles, audio descriptions

5. How EDELWEISS Digital supports its website customers
We take care of the complete setup
Automatic accessibility: The website switzerland phone number data widget from the market leader
Immediate accessibility

6. Benefits of an accessible website for companies
Expanding the target group: 1.3 billion people worldwide with disabilities
Better usability for all users
Positive brand image and better customer loyalty
SEO benefits: Search engines prefer accessible pages

7. Why accessibility is also crucial for SEO
Better crawlability
Better user experience (UX)
Accessibility reduces bounce rates

8. Conclusion and recommendations for action
Why companies should act now