Accessability Information
General Service Description
The website industrie40award.com provides information about the INDUSTRIE 4.0 AWARD, including the application process, current awardees, jury members, and cooperation partners.
This digital accessibility statement was created or last updated on June 27, 2025.
Use of Our Online Services
Our website offers:
- an overview of the INDUSTRIE 4.0 AWARD and its procedures,
- information about sector-specific success stories,
- introductions to the jury and partners,
- access to event announcements and press information,
- contact options for individual inquiries.
The website is clearly structured – with intuitive main navigation, search engine optimized content pages, and additional information in the footer (e.g., legal notice, privacy policy, and accessibility). It is optimized for use on various devices (desktop, tablet, smartphone).
Accessibility Requirements
This accessibility information refers to the website industrie40award.com.
The accessibility requirements are based on the German Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG) and its associated regulation (BFSGV), which refer to the harmonized European standard EN 301 549, version 3.2.1, aligned with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), version 2.1, levels A and AA.
Conformity Status
This website is only partially compliant with the requirements of the German Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) and the underlying EU Directive 2016/2102. The reason for this is that there are currently still barriers in various areas – particularly regarding PDF compatibility, keyboard navigation, and semantic HTML markup.
A full website relaunch to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is currently in progress. The relaunch is scheduled for Q1 2026.
Accessibility Review
After the relaunch of the new website, regular audits will be conducted for quality assurance using the following procedures:
- automated tests (e.g., axe, Lighthouse, WAVE),
- manual testing (keyboard navigation, screen reader, zoom functionality),
- internal checks based on WCAG 2.1 (Level AA).
Improvement Measures
The new website is being developed to be structurally and technically accessible. Focus areas of improvement include:
- semantically correct HTML structure,
- accessible navigation (keyboard operability, focus management),
- sufficient color contrasts,
- full screen reader compatibility,
- accessible PDF and media formats.
Non-Accessible Content
Some embedded PDF files and media content may not fully meet accessibility requirements – for example, due to missing tags, unstructured reading order, or missing transcripts for videos. We are happy to provide alternative formats upon request.
Feedback and Contact
If you encounter any barriers on this website or experience difficulties using it, we welcome your feedback. Your input helps us continuously improve our online services.
Accessibility contact:
Email: industrie40award@efeso.com
We aim to respond to your inquiry within 10 business days.
Dispute Resolution Procedure
If you do not receive a satisfactory response within the stated time frame, you can contact the following conciliation body:
Conciliation Body under the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Phone: 030 18 527 2805
Email: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Website: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de