Approach accessibility in a way that fits your offering

The country is only the start. A municipality has different responsibilities from a private shop; in education, associations and healthcare, it depends on the specific operator and the service offered.

The WCAG describe internationally applicable technical criteria for accessible web content. They help you with keyboard operation, contrast, image descriptions and understandable journeys. Which version, level and additional requirements are decisive follows from the applicable legal framework or contract. An automated scan checks only part of this.

W3C: WCAG overview⁠Combine scans and manual checks⁠

The European Accessibility Act harmonises requirements for certain products and services within the EU. Germany and Austria implement it through the BFSG and the BaFG, among others. For other EU markets, you should check the national implementation, the competent authorities, the information obligations and the language of the service you actually offer. Public-sector websites are also subject to a separate European framework.

Technical improvements can help people across borders. Even so, they are no worldwide guarantee of legal compliance or conformance. For each offering, define the test scope, target group and responsibilities, fix barriers in the source code and document additional manual checks. A country guide or a widget alone does not make a website legally compliant.