Accessibility Statement
1. Accessibility on Our Website
We, the operators of the website bad-sachsa-urlaub.de, are committed to making our content accessible in accordance with the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG) as amended on June 28, 2025, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. This statement applies to the website bad-sachsa-urlaub.de and was last updated on June 24, 2025.
Our accessibility measures are designed for people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments to ensure they can use our website without restriction. This accessibility statement is available in HTML and as an accessible PDF and complies with the WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
2. Accessibility Status
Currently, our website partially meets the requirements of WCAG 2.1 AA. The following sections are already designed to be accessible:
Semantic structure with headings (Criterion 1.3.1).
The following content is not yet accessible and will be updated by August 30, 2025:
Contrast ratios of at least 4.5:1 (Criterion 1.4.3).
Keyboard navigation on all pages (Criterion 2.1.1).
Alternative text for some images (Criterion 1.1.1).
Video content without captions (Criterion 1.2.2).
3. Measures for Improvement
We are constantly working to improve accessibility. Planned measures include:
Adjust the contrast ratio to at least 4.5:1 by July 31, 2025.
Implement keyboard navigation on all pages by July 31, 2025.
Implementation of subtitles for videos by August 30, 2025.
Review and update all images by August 30, 2025.
Quarterly audits using tools such as axe-core, as well as user testing with individuals with various disabilities.
All measures are implemented according to a set schedule, which is reviewed regularly and documented in our accessibility log.
4. Feedback and Contact
If you encounter any barriers or need more information, please use our feedback form, which is designed to be accessible in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA and is fully navigable via keyboard. Alternatively, you can contact us directly by email at barrierefreiheit@bad-sachsa.de .
We are committed to processing your request within 14 days.
5. Appeal Procedures
If you are not satisfied with our response or do not receive a reply within 14 days, you may contact the relevant ombudsman’s office for accessible information technology. You are entitled to this right under the BFSG.
Ombudsman’s Office for Accessible Information Technology
Email: ombudsstelle@bfit-bund.de
Address: Federal Office for Accessibility, Mauerstraße 39-42, 10117 Berlin
Further information: www.bfit-bund.de
6. Exceptions
Certain archived content or external documents may be exempt from accessibility requirements, as stipulated in Section 3(2) of the BFSG. These will be made accessible upon request.
7. Additional Information
You can find an overview of all pages in our sitemap. This statement is reviewed and updated at least once a year or whenever significant changes are made to the website.
