Accessibility

Website without barriers – not a feature, but a mark of quality.

FORUM Institut implements AAA because it is the right thing to do, not because the law requires it.

Accessibility according to WCAG 2.1 AAA is neither a trend nor an empty inclusion buzzword. It is a quality standard that delivers three concrete benefits: better usability for everyone, higher search engine rankings, and access for the 16 percent of the population living with disabilities.

FORUM Institut aligns its website with the highest standard: AAA.

This means:

Visibility

Contrast ratios of at least 7:1 (not 4.5:1), legible font sizes without the need to zoom, and no reliance on colour as the sole means of identification.

Navigability

Keyboard navigation works fully. Screen reader users receive meaningful structures and descriptions. Focus indicators are visible, not hidden.

Comprehensibility

Texts follow a clear hierarchy. Jargon is explained. Abbreviations are spelled out on first use. Complex content includes summaries.

Technical stability

No auto-play videos, no flashing elements, no time limits on form fields without prior warning.

Why this is visible to Google

Accessibility and SEO excellence are not opposites. Clean HTML markup, a logical structure and fast loading times benefit both. Google indexes an AAA-compliant text more effectively because it is clearly structured.