Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility, or web accessibility, ensures that all individuals can use websites and apps, regardless of whether they have a disability.
Online services shape our everyday lives. However, websites and apps are not always easy to use. This is where digital accessibility comes in, aiming to make web content easily accessible for everyone. On the following pages, we have gathered useful information, tips, checklists, tools and services for you that help eliminate digital barriers.
„I commission accessible web services“
Selected content for public-sector institutions that want to commission an accessible digital service or have an existing service tested or improved.
„I create accessible web content“
Selected content for employees in the public sector or in an institution covered by the Web Accessibility Directive.
„I work on the technical implementation of web services“
Content for web managers, web designers and developers
„I encountered a digital accessibility barrier“
Content for users of the digital service of a public-sector institution or complainants
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Services in the federal provinces
All federal provinces have contact points where you can obtain specific regional information about legal matters, training and further education, and useful links. Simply click on the desired province on the map.
What is digital accessibility?
An accessible website or app is designed so that all people can use it easily, regardless of whether they have a disability. They are clearly structured, have good contrasts and are user-friendly. Find out more about digital accessibility: what it entails, the relevant laws and the criteria that need to be implemented.
6 steps to an accessible website/app
What do you do if your website/app falls under the Web Accessibility Directive? Here you will find the 6 steps to an accessible website or app.
Legal basis: the Web Accessibility Directive
In the EU, the Web Accessibility Directive mandates the barrier-free design of public sector digital services. You can find more details on the directive and the relevant laws in Austria in our overview.
Accessibility statement
Public-sector institutions publish an accessibility statement on their websites and in their apps. The statement provides detailed, comprehensive and clear information about the digital accessibility of the service in question. Click here for details on the accessibility statement and the model statements in German and English.
Submit a complaint
If you identify accessibility problems on a public authority website or mobile app, you can contact one of Austria´s complaints offices. We have provided a short step-by-step guide for you below.
Monitoring digital accessibility in Austria
How does the monitoring process for digital accessibility work, who are the responsible institutions and what are the results? You can find all the information under "Monitoring".
What accessibility criteria do I need to consider?
There are clearly defined accessibility criteria. These include the WCAG standard and a number of additional criteria. This website gives you a clear overview of these technical requirements under "Accessibility criteria".
Digital accessibility training and further education
We have compiled a list of digital accessibility training and further education courses and information for teachers. Have a click around!