Accessibility (A11y)

Accessibility means that your app or website is usable by everyone—regardless of physical or technical limitations. At piparo, accessibility isn’t an “extra”—it’s part of our standard process. We design and develop in a way that ensures content is accessible to users with screen readers, visual impairments, motor impairments, or sensory impairments—based on modern standards such as WCAG and ARIA.

💡 Why Accessibility Is Important

• 20% of all users rely on accessible solutions either permanently or temporarily
• Accessible interfaces improve the UX for everyone, not just for specific groups
• Legal requirements (e.g., BITV 2.0, WCAG) are making accessibility increasingly mandatory
• Search engines and devices (e.g., iOS/Android screen readers) view accessibility positively

🛠️ How We Implement Accessibility

• Contrast and color tests in Figma designs
• Focus flow, reading order, and semantic hierarchies in HTML/JSX
• Tailwind and shadcn/ui components with ARIA support
• Keyboard navigability and visible focus status
• Alt text, labeled buttons, and forms with ARIA feedback
• Manual testing with screen readers, tab navigation, and VoiceOver

✅ Benefits for You as a Client

• Your application is accessible to more people
• You comply with legal requirements (e.g., GDPR and BITV)
• Improved SEO, usability, and user retention
• You mitigate risks: No trouble with accessibility laws or funding agencies
• You take a stand: Inclusive digital products make a statement

❓ FAQs on Accessibility

Is accessibility only relevant for public agencies? No. Private companies also benefit from it—legally, economically, and on a human level. Accessibility ensures a secure future. Isn’t that very time-consuming? Not with us. We incorporate accessibility directly into the design and use modern frameworks that already support accessibility features. Are there grants available for accessible apps or websites? Yes—many German states offer grants or funding programs when accessibility is taken into account. We’d be happy to advise you on this. How do you test for accessibility? We use automated tools (Lighthouse, axe, etc.), as well as manual tests with a keyboard and screen reader, to verify actual usability.