Accessibility Statement

Compliance Status

This website is largely compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of this website and strive to make all content accessible to all users.

Date of This Statement

This statement was created on November 2, 2025, and last reviewed on November 2, 2025.

Known Barriers and Alternatives

Despite our efforts, some barriers may still exist on this website. Known limitations include:

• Some older browsers may not fully support all accessibility features
• Some animations may still be visible when "prefers-reduced-motion" is enabled

We are actively working to address these limitations in future updates.

Feedback and Contact

If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: contact@schepan.com
• Contact Form: Go to Contact Page
• Phone: Please inquire via email or contact form

We strive to respond to your feedback within 5 business days and find a solution.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response or have not received a response within 6 weeks, you can contact the competent arbitration body:

Arbitration Board according to § 16 BGG at the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities

Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin, Germany

Email: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Website: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (React/Next.js)
• ARIA attributes for enhanced accessibility

Accessibility Features

This website offers the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
• Skip-to-content link for screen reader users
• Semantic HTML and ARIA attributes
• Clear focus indicators
• Forms with meaningful error messages and labels
• Support for "prefers-reduced-motion" to reduce animations
• Sufficient color contrast according to WCAG 2.1 AA
• Alternative text for images
• Cookie banner with full keyboard support

Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts:

• Tab: Navigate to the next interactive element
• Shift + Tab: Navigate to the previous interactive element
• Enter/Space: Activate buttons and links
• Escape: Close dialogs and modals
• Arrow Keys: Navigate in menus and expandable elements

Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

This website has been tested and is compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• NVDA (Windows)
• JAWS (Windows)
• VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)

The website should work with current versions of common browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and their integrated or external screen readers.

Regular Review

We regularly review the accessibility of this website and make continuous improvements. This statement will be updated accordingly.