1. Why Accessibility Matters
- Driven by EU/WCAG/BITV2.0/EAA/BFSG legal mandates and ethical responsibility
- Enhances usability, boosts SEO, and widens audience reach
2. TYPO3 Accessibility Workflow[list=1]
Audit & Analysis: Deep-dive into site structure and user needs; identify issues per WCAG, BITV 2.0, BFSGScope Planning: Prioritize fixes (high/medium/low) and document an implementation roadmapImplementation: Code/layout adjustments, semantic HTML, ARIA labels, alt-texts, keyboard navigation, high-contrast designTesting & Validation: Combine automated tools with screen reader and keyboard-only testsDelivery: Provide a live accessible site and a detailed change log for compliance documentation3. Technical & UX Highlights
- Keyboard operability (tab order, focus indicators)
- Skip-links and semantic navigation
- Alt-texts for images, transcripts/subtitles for media
- Resizable fonts, readable plain language
- High-contrast UI and screen-reader compatibility
- Motion control: avoid auto-playing content or time limits
4. Standards Followed
- International: WCAG 2.1, EN 301 549
- EU & German-specific: EU Accessibility Directive, BITV 2.0, BFSG (effective June 2025), EAA