- 74%
- of the websites checked failed the minimum text contrast criterion.
- 79%
- had controls that did not adequately expose their names, roles or states to assistive technology.
These findings cover a sample of public-sector websites, not all Austrian websites. The simplified checks assessed 14 selected WCAG criteria.
Form feedback that helps.
A red outline alone does not explain what is missing. A useful error message identifies the field, explains what to change and is associated with the input so a screen reader can announce it.
Leave the fields empty and select “Check entries”. The links in the error summary take you to the fields that need attention. A visible focus outline helps you keep your place when using the keyboard.
Navigation and orientation
Forms and application journeys
Design and shared components
Content and editorial tools
- Review key pages, shared components and complete user journeys
- Agree a WCAG-based assessment target, with a defined scope and coverage of third-party systems
- Combine automated checks with manual keyboard and screen reader testing
- Update design, templates, forms, JavaScript and editorial content
- Retest changes and work through findings with external accessibility specialists
- Prepare evidence for independent certification where it is part of the brief
The BaFG: covered consumer products and services
The WZG: public-sector websites and apps
The BGStG: protection against discrimination