#typo3webaccessibility

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Making Website Accessibility with TYPO3

Web accessibility ensures everyone, including people with disabilities, can navigate and use websites. It’s about creating a space where all users feel welcome, regardless of their abilities. With TYPO3 accessibility, it's easy to implement accessibility features like keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and text resizing options.

Here’s how you can make your TYPO3 website more accessible:

Follow WCAG Guidelines: The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are essential to ensuring your site meets accessibility standards.

Use Keyboard Navigation: Make sure users can navigate the website without a mouse, using just their keyboard.

Ensure Screen Reader Compatibility: Make your site readable for users who rely on screen readers.

High Contrast Text: Improve visibility with clear, high-contrast text, especially for users with visual impairments.

Alt Text for Images: Always provide alt text for images to assist users who can’t see them.

Regular Testing: Use accessibility tools like WAVE and Axe to regularly check for issues and improve your site’s functionality.

Feedback from Real Users: Involve users with disabilities in your testing to ensure your site is truly usable.

Accessibility isn't just about compliance; it’s about offering a better user experience for everyone. By following guidelines like WCAG and the European Accessibility Act, TYPO3 helps ensure websites are inclusive, making them usable for all people, no matter their physical or cognitive challenges. Key features like clear navigation, high contrast text, and simple language ensure websites are accessible and welcoming to everyone.

Ensuring ongoing accessibility requires regular testing and updates. Tools like WAVE and Axe help detect issues, but involving real users for feedback ensures the site’s functionality is genuinely inclusive.

Incorporating accessibility into your site with TYPO3 isn’t just good practice—it opens up your site to a wider audience and promotes equality online. Let’s make the web a place where everyone belongs.

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Accessibility Strengthening Act 2025

What is the Accessibility and Strengthening Act 2025?

The German government introduced this Accessibility Strengthening act to make digital platforms, tools, and services more accessible for everyone, especially for people with disabilities. Starting from 2025, businesses and organizations will be legally required to ensure their digital services meet accessibility standards.

Why is this important?

In today’s digital age, access to websites, apps, and online services is essential for everyone. However, many people with disabilities face challenges when accessing poorly designed platforms. This law aims to bridge this gap by:

Removing digital barriers.

Promoting equal participation in digital spaces.

Encouraging businesses to design inclusively.

Who does this affect?

The law targets companies and organizations offering public-facing digital services. This includes businesses in e-commerce, banking, transportation, education, and more.

How can businesses prepare?

To comply with the new regulations, businesses must:

Audit their websites and apps for accessibility issues.

Implement necessary changes, such as better navigation, readable fonts, and assistive technology support.

Train teams on accessibility best practices.

TYPO3’s Role in Accessibility

For those using TYPO3, tools and extensions are available to help create accessible websites. TYPO3 developers and agencies can leverage features like ARIA support, contrast adjustments, and semantic HTML to ensure compliance.