Accessibility

The digital accessibility of softwares and websites is essential to ensure the active participation of all staff in the administration. This includes taking the issue of accessibility into account when purchasing software.

In order to provide an overview of the legal framework and laws on compliance with digital accessibility and to support procurers in taking accessibility into account when purchasing, the Competence Centre for Accessible Digital University Administration.NRW has created several handouts.

These contain two checklists with points that should be considered before and during the procurement of software as well as when obtaining and reviewing offers. In addition, a self-disclosure form is available that can be submitted to manufacturers so that they can provide information on the accessibility of their product. An overview of the most important legal framework conditions has also been compiled.

All handouts have been legally reviewed by a lawyer. They are available on the website of the Competence Centre. The handouts are available in German.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the competence centre by e-mail at any time.