Declaration on accessibility in accordance with the European Accessibility Act – EAA, Directive (EU) 2019/882

We are committed to making our website as barrier-free and accessible as possible for all people – regardless of physical or cognitive limitations. Our aim is to provide an inclusive user experience that allows all visitors to use our content without restriction.

To achieve this goal, we have taken measures aligned with the international standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines describe how web content can be designed to ensure it is accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities – such as visual, hearing, mobility, or cognitive impairments.

Measures implemented:

1. Customisable user interface: Our website has an integrated accessibility solution that allows users to configure individual settings. This includes adjustment of the font size, font type, line spacing, colour contrasts, and alignment.
2. Screen-reader compatibility: The website is compatible with commonly used screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. The integration of ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) and semantically correct HTML ensures that all content is readable and understandable for blind and visually impaired users.
3. Keyboard navigation: Users with motor impairments can navigate the entire website using the keyboard. Functions such as navigation via the tab key, control of drop-down menus with arrow keys, and quick links support barrier-free operation.
4. Accessible user profiles: Pre-set profiles are available for specific requirements, including: epilepsy-safe profile (avoidance of flashing content), profile for visual impairments, profile for cognitive impairments (e.g. autism, dyslexia), ADHD-friendly profile (reduced distraction), screen-reader profile for blind users, keyboard navigation profile for people with motor impairments.
5. Further supporting functions: Our website also offers additional options, such as highlighting content, pausing animations, muting audio content, and access to a virtual keyboard.

Technical compatibility: We strive to support as many common operating systems, browsers, and assistive technologies as possible – including Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and supporting software such as JAWS and NVDA.

Contact and feedback: Despite our best efforts, individual content or functions may temporarily not be fully accessible. We are constantly working to identify and eliminate existing barriers. If you encounter a barrier or have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us by e-mail at info@buchau.com.