Accessibility
Accessibility Statement
We strive to design our website in a way that enables as many people as possible to access our digital content, regardless of physical or technical limitations. Our efforts are based on the requirements of the German Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) as well as the international standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), conformance level AA.
Many areas of this website are already designed to be accessible with minimal barriers. We focus on a clear structure, intuitive navigation, and the use of technical standards that support assistive technologies such as screen readers or alternative input methods.
However, we are aware that not all pages and functions are yet fully accessible. We are continuously working to identify and reduce existing barriers. Our goal is to provide all visitors with the most unrestricted access possible to our information and services.
Limitations Due to Economic Proportionality
Some barriers currently exist on our website whose removal is not feasible within a reasonable scope for economic reasons. These include in particular:
Complex Interactive Features
Certain complex applications and specialized functionalities can only be made fully accessible with considerable financial and personnel resources. We regularly evaluate optimization options, but not all existing limitations can be resolved in the short term.
Older Content
Content published before the introduction of current accessibility standards may not fully comply with these requirements. A comprehensive retrospective revision would involve disproportionately high costs. However, we place great importance on designing new content in accordance with current accessibility standards.
Color Contrast and Visual Design
We are aware that some areas of this website do not always meet the recommended contrast ratios for accessible reading. This primarily affects certain color and background combinations that are part of our visual identity. Adjustments in this regard can currently only be implemented to a limited extent.
Nevertheless, we regularly review how we can further improve the readability and accessibility of our content despite these design constraints—for example, through alternative presentation formats or supplementary design solutions.
Integrated Tools and External Components
For certain functions of our website, we use external tools or plugins that do not fully meet accessibility requirements in all areas. These may include search or filter functions where limitations can occur, particularly with keyboard navigation or screen reader compatibility. We have only limited influence over the development of these tools.
We closely monitor the further development of these solutions and continuously assess how accessibility in these areas can be improved or alternative access options provided.
Contact and Feedback
If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback. Please contact us at:
Werderstraße 31
68165 Mannheim
Tel. +49 (0)621 71790 100
Fax +49 (0)621 71790 099
Dispute Resolution Procedure
If you believe that you are disadvantaged due to insufficient accessibility of this website, you may contact the responsible enforcement body:
Arbitration Board – State Center for Accessibility
Else-Josenhans-Straße 6
70173 Stuttgart
Phone: +49 (0)711 12339375
Email: schlichtung@barrierefreiheit.bwl.de
Web: www.barrierefreiheit-bw.de
The dispute resolution procedure is free of charge.