Readable for everyone

Accessibility

This website should be usable for everyone. Here you can read how far that works and where there are still gaps.

Scope

This statement applies to the website sonja-schwarz.com of Sonja Schwarz, Sonja Schwarzarbeit, Schumannstraße 91, 40822 Mettmann, Germany.

Voluntary implementation

As a micro-enterprise I am, in my assessment, exempt from the obligations of the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG). I still want every bride, every client and every team to be able to use the site without barriers. That is why the website follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

Compliance status

The website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA. This is based on a self-assessment from November 2026.

What has been implemented

  • Clear page structure with one main heading per page and logically structured subheadings
  • “Skip to content” link at the top of the page
  • Keyboard operation, visible focus, menu and pop-ups can be closed with Escape
  • Alternative texts for meaningful images, purely decorative elements are hidden from screen readers
  • Labelled form fields and clear error messages in the enquiry form
  • Animations are reduced when “Reduce motion” is enabled in the operating system
  • High contrast of light text on a dark background
  • Zoom up to 200 % without loss of content, display on smartphones
  • No CAPTCHA in the form
  • Alternatives to the form: phone, WhatsApp and email

Known limitations

  • Videos: The styling video on the homepage has no subtitles and no audio description. It contains no information that is not also in the text of the page.
  • Instagram feed: The posts come from an external service. I have only limited influence on their image descriptions.
  • Handwriting font: Short headings in handwriting are decorative and harder to read. The actual content is in an easily readable font.
  • Calendar in the enquiry form: The date picker may only be partly usable with screen readers. You can always write the date in the “Message” field or call me.
  • Schedule as PDF: The printout from the schedule generator is not tagged as an accessible PDF. The full content is on the page.

I am working on fixing these points step by step.

Report a barrier

If you notice something you cannot use, or you need content in a different form, write to me. I will take care of it promptly.

Email: info@sonja-schwarz.com
Phone: +49 178 9620148
WhatsApp: Write a message

Enforcement

If you do not receive a satisfactory reply to your report, you can contact the German market surveillance authority for the accessibility of products and services (MLBF) in Magdeburg.

As of: November 2026