Accessibility on our website: A path to greater inclusion and participation.

Here you can find out how we implement accessibility on our website to create an inclusive digital environment. We explain the importance of accessibility for people with disabilities and the social responsibility that comes with it. Through technical measures, such as text alternatives for images and customizable user interfaces, we ensure that all users can access information and services without restrictions. Your feedback is important to us so that we can continuously work on improving our accessible services and thus promote participation for all.

What is accessibility?

Accessibility refers to the design of websites that enables all people to use them without restrictions. In an increasingly digital world, it is crucial that all people, regardless of their abilities or limitations, have access to information and services. Accessibility encompasses a variety of aspects that take into account different types of limitations, including physical disabilities, visual and auditory impairments as well as cognitive impairments. An accessible website allows everyone to consume and interact with the content so that no one is excluded.

Definition and meaning

The definition of accessibility extends beyond technical aspects. It also includes understanding the needs of users and creating an inclusive environment. People with disabilities can often encounter barriers that affect their ability to use digital content. These include, for example, illegible fonts, a lack of alternative text for images or complex navigation structures. An accessible website takes these challenges into account and offers solutions to ensure a positive user experience. It is important to emphasize that accessibility is not only an advantage for people with disabilities; it also benefits other users, such as older people or people with temporary restrictions.

Relevance for society

Creating a barrier-free environment is not only a legal obligation, but also a social responsibility. Inclusion means that all people should have the same opportunities to participate in social life. When websites are designed to be accessible, they promote the participation of all in education, work and social activities. An inclusive society is a stronger society; it enables every member of the community to fulfill their potential and actively contribute to society. Furthermore, a commitment to accessibility shows that companies and organizations take their responsibilities seriously and care about the well-being of all users.

Legal basis

There are various laws and guidelines in Germany that regulate the accessibility of websites. These legal frameworks aim to ensure that digital content is accessible to all. These include the Disability Equality Act (BGG), which obliges companies to remove barriers and create an inclusive digital environment. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) also provide clear guidelines for implementing accessibility in web design. Compliance with these standards is not just a legal requirement; it also reflects a commitment to providing a positive experience for all users.

In order to meet the challenges of the digital world, it is essential that we actively implement accessibility. Our website has been developed with the aim of providing an accessible user experience.

How we implement accessibility

Our website has been developed with the aim of providing an accessible user experience. We firmly believe that everyone should have access to information and services, regardless of their abilities or limitations. Therefore, we have taken various measures to ensure the accessibility of our website and thus create an inclusive digital experience.

Technical measures to ensure accessibility

To ensure that our content is accessible to all users, we have implemented a variety of technical solutions. These include, among others:

• Text alternatives for images: Every image on our website is accompanied by alternative text that describes what can be seen in the image. This enables people who use screen readers to fully grasp and understand the content.

• Clear navigation structures: Our website is designed in such a way that it can be navigated intuitively. We have made sure that menus and links are clearly structured to enable users with cognitive impairments to find their way around easily.

• Use of HTML codes: By using HTML elements correctly, we ensure that screen readers present the content in the correct order and with the appropriate information. This includes headings, lists and other structural elements.

Customizable user interface

We want our users to be able to customize the website according to their individual needs. We therefore offer various functions via a widget:

• Text sizes and contrast settings: To meet the needs of all users, we offer customizable text sizes and high-contrast designs. These options allow users to customize the readability of the content according to their personal preferences. A clear contrast between text and background improves visibility and makes reading easier.

• Dark mode: For people who are sensitive to bright light or simply prefer a darker display, we have integrated a dark mode. This function helps to protect the eyes and make the reading experience more pleasant.

Screen reader compatibility

Our website is designed to work optimally with screen readers. This means that all important information is accessible for blind or visually impaired people. We have made sure that all elements are correctly labeled and that navigation aids are provided. This makes it easy for users to navigate through our pages and consume all content.

Feedback and continuous improvement

We are always striving to improve our website and welcome feedback from our users. Their experiences are invaluable to us as they help us to identify potential barriers and develop solutions. We encourage all usersto share their suggestions and ideas for improvement with us. In this way, we can ensure that our website not only meets current accessibility standards, but also meets the individual needs of all users.

Special functions for people with disabilities

To meet the needs of all users, we offer customizable text sizes and high-contrast designs. These options allow you to customize the readability of the content according to your personal preferences. A clear contrast between text and background improves visibility and makes reading easier. It is particularly important to us that you have the option to adjust the font size to your individual visual requirements. This ensures that you can easily grasp all the information.

In addition, we have integrated a dark mode, which is very useful for people who are sensitive to bright light or simply prefer a darker display. This function helps to protect the eyes and make the reading experience more pleasant. We want you to feel comfortable while using our website and believe that such adjustments make a significant contribution to this.

Our website is designed to work optimally with screen readers. This means that all important information is accessible for blind or visually impaired people. We have made sure that all elements are correctly labeled and that navigation aids are provided. This allows you to navigate effortlessly through our pages and consume all content. The use of clear HTML codes allows screen readers to present the content in the correct order and with the appropriate information. This includes headings, lists and other structural elements that support intuitive navigation.

Another important aspect is the provision of alternative text for images. Each image on our website is provided with an alternative text that describes what can be seen in the image. This measure allows you to fully grasp and understand all visual content, even if you have visual impairments.

We are aware that accessibility does not only include technical measures, but that obtaining feedback from our usersisalsocrucial. Your experiences are invaluable to us as they help us to identify potential barriers and develop solutions. We therefore strongly encourage you to share your suggestions and ideas for improvement with us. In this way, we can ensure that our website not only complies with current accessibility standards, but also meets the individual needs of all users.

Eye-Able Assistant Widget: Accessibility made easy.

With the Eye-Able Assistant widget, we offer you a wide range of options on our website to customize its use according to your individual needs. For example, you can increase the font size to make texts easier to read or change the contrast mode so that everything appears clearer and more distinct. For people with light sensitivity, there is the blue filter and night mode, which make the screen light softer. Would you prefer to have the content read to you? No problem - the widget reads the pages to you so that you can follow along in a relaxed manner.

Special settings are also available for people with color deficiencies, which adjust colors so that they are easier to distinguish. If you prefer to hide images, you can also activate this. Keyboard navigation makes it easier to browse without a mouse and a larger mouse pointer helps you to better recognize the position of the cursor. All these functions are easy to use and ensure that you can feel perfectly happy on our website. We put our passion and heart and soul into creating the Dorint feeling digitally - barrier-free and inviting for all guests.

Information in plain language:

Accessibility on our website - easy to use for everyone

We want everyone to be able to use our website easily. People with disabilities should also be able to find information and offers without any problems. That is why we have made our website accessible.

What does accessibility mean?

Accessibility means that a website is designed in such a way that everyone can use it. Regardless of whether someone has a disability or not. This applies, for example, to people who have difficulty seeing, hearing or concentrating. An accessible website helps everyone to understand and use the content. No one is excluded.

Why is accessibility important?

Accessibility is more than just technology. It is also about understanding the needs of all people. Some people have difficulties with small fonts or complicated menus. Our website is designed to make it easy for everyone to find their way around. This not only helps people with disabilities, but also older people or people with temporary restrictions.

Accessibility is an important task for all of us. It ensures that everyone can participate equally - in education, work and leisure. This creates a society in which everyone feels comfortable and can participate.

Which laws help with accessibility?

There are laws in Germany that stipulate accessibility. For example, the Disability Equality Act (BGG). It states that websites must be accessible to everyone. There are also rules such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). They show exactly what an accessible website must look like. We adhere to these rules and want to offer you a good experience.

How do we implement accessibility?

Our website is built in such a way that anyone can use it easily. We have taken many technical measures:

• Alternative texts for images: Each image has a text that describes what can be seen on it. This enables blind people to understand the images - for example with a screen reader.

• Simple navigation: The menus are clearly structured. This means you can quickly find what you are looking for - even if you cannot concentrate very well.

• Correct programming: We use clear codes in the website. This helps the screen readers to read out the content correctly and keep to the sequence.

Customizable settings for you

You can customize our website to your liking:

• Change text size: Increase the font size if you want to read better.

• Adjust contrast: Adjust the screen so that colors are clearly visible.

• Dark mode: Switch to dark colors if you are uncomfortable with bright light.

This makes reading more comfortable and easier for you.

Special functions for more comfort

Our Eye-Able Assistant widget will help you:

• Enlarge font

• Change contrast

• Blue filter and night mode against bright light

• Have pages read aloud

• Adjust colors for people with color blindness

• Hide images

• Facilitate navigation with the keyboard

• Larger mouse pointer

All functions are easy to use. This will make you feel perfectly happy and welcome.

We look forward to your feedback

Your opinion is very important to us! Please let us know how we can make our website even better. This will help us to break down barriers and improve our offering for everyone. Together we can create a website that is truly for everyone.

Thank you very much for your support!

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