Accessibility Statement
We strive to make this website accessible to all people. This statement informs you about our measures and the current status of accessibility.
1. Scope
This accessibility statement applies to the website appbaumeister.de and all sub-pages accessible under this domain.
Responsible for this website:
Tobias Boehm
Am Kapellenhof 11
24576 Bad Bramstedt
Email: tobias@appbaumeister.de
Phone: +49 162 1565538
2. Accessibility Status
We strive to design this website in accordance with applicable accessibility regulations. The technical implementation is based on:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 - Level AA
- EN 301 549 - European Standard for Accessibility Requirements
- Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) - from June 28, 2025
Current conformance status: Partially conformant
Last review: December 2024
Methodology: Self-assessment according to WCAG 2.1 criteria
3. Implemented Measures
The following measures have already been implemented to ensure accessibility:
Technical Implementation
- Semantic HTML: Use of correct HTML5 elements for clear document structure
- Responsive Design: Optimized display on all devices and screen sizes
- Contrasts: Sufficient color contrasts according to WCAG AA standard (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
- Font Sizes: Scalable fonts that adapt to user settings
- Alternative Texts: Descriptive alt texts for informative images
- Heading Structure: Hierarchical and logical structuring with H1-H4 tags
- Focus Indicators: Visible focus markings for keyboard navigation
- ARIA Labels: Use of ARIA attributes to improve screen reader compatibility
Navigation and Operation
- Keyboard Navigation: Full operability with keyboard
- Skip Links: Jump marks to main content (become visible on focus)
- Consistent Navigation: Uniform menu structure on all pages
- Clear Labels: Understandable and unambiguous link and button texts
Content and Language
- Clear Language: Understandable formulations and avoidance of unnecessary technical terms
- Language Markup: Correct marking of document language (lang="en")
- Structured Content: Use of lists, paragraphs and other structuring elements
4. Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, the following areas may still have accessibility limitations:
- PDF Documents: Older PDF documents may not yet be fully accessible
- Complex Animations: Some visual effects may not be fully captured by screen reader users
- External Content: Embedded content from third parties (if available) is subject to their accessibility standards
- Videos: Not all videos yet have subtitles or audio descriptions
We are continuously working to eliminate these limitations and further improve accessibility.
5. Feedback and Contact
Your feedback on the accessibility of this website is important to us. If you encounter barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Contact for Accessibility
Email: tobias@appbaumeister.de
Phone: +49 162 1565538
Subject: Please use "Accessibility" in the subject line
Response time: We strive to respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.
What You Can Tell Us
- Description of the barrier or problem
- URL of the affected page
- Browser and operating system used
- Assistive technology used (e.g. screen reader, magnification software)
- Your contact details for follow-up questions
6. Enforcement Procedure
If you do not receive a satisfactory solution after contacting us, you can contact the following offices:
Arbitration Body
Arbitration body according to the Disability Equality Act
MauerstraĂe 53
10117 Berlin
Phone: 030 18 527 2805
Email: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Website: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Market Surveillance Authority
From June 28, 2025, the following is responsible for market surveillance according to the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG):
State Office for Social Affairs and Care Schleswig-Holstein
SteinmetzstraĂe 1-11
24534 NeumĂŒnster
Phone: 04321 913-0
Email: post@lasd.landsh.de
7. Technical Information
Compatibility
This website was tested with:
- Browsers: Chrome (current), Firefox (current), Safari (current), Edge (current)
- Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
- Operating systems: Windows 10/11, macOS, iOS, Android
Standards and Technologies Used
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (progressively enhanced)
- WAI-ARIA 1.2
- Responsive Web Design
8. Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuous improvement of the accessibility of this website. Planned measures include:
- Regular review with automated and manual tests
- Training and awareness for accessible content
- Integration of user feedback into the improvement process
- Annual update of this accessibility statement
- Adaptation to new legal requirements and standards
Status of this statement: December 2024
Next planned review: June 2025 (before BFSG comes into force)