Welcome to the BFSG Testing Community
The Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) came into effect in June 2025, requiring digital products and services in Germany to be accessible to people with disabilities.
Join our community of testers to help evaluate websites and ensure they meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards.
How It Works
- Register with your specific disability category
- Select a website from our testing queue
- Answer questions based on your disability perspective
- Submit your score to help build a comprehensive accessibility profile
- View public scores to see which websites are accessible
Disability Categories We Test For
Visual - Blind/Severely Impaired
Users who rely on screen readers and cannot see visual content
Visual - Low Vision
Users who can see but need high contrast, large text, or magnification
Visual - Color Blindness
Users who cannot distinguish certain colors
Auditory - Deaf
Users who cannot hear audio content
Auditory - Hard of Hearing
Users with reduced hearing ability
Motor - Limited Mobility
Users who cannot use a mouse and rely on keyboard navigation
Motor - Severe Impairment
Users who need voice control or assistive devices
Cognitive Impairment
Users with learning disabilities, memory issues, or attention deficits
Test Your Website's Accessibility!
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About BFSG
The BFSG implements the European Accessibility Act in Germany and requires:
- Compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards
- Accessibility for visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments
- Text alternatives for images
- Keyboard navigation
- Captions for videos
- Clear navigation and instructions
- Adequate color contrast
Penalties: Non-compliance can result in fines up to €100,000