{"id":992085,"date":"2026-05-23T13:17:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifdb.io\/access-ready\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:12:22","slug":"access-ready","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifdb.io\/en\/access-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Access Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY \u00b7 BFSG \u00b7 EAA \u00b7 WCAG 2.2 \u00b7 IN-DEPTH AUDIT & CERTIFICATION<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\nThe accessibility audit that counts for legal requirements<\/span>\n\u2013 Human-in-the-loop, WCAG 2.2, with IFDB certification.<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Automated scanners detect 30 to 40 per cent of WCAG criteria. Only humans can find the rest: keyboard traps that a script cannot navigate; screen reader behaviour that only becomes apparent in a real-world user context; and form workflows that look technically correct but are practically unusable. Access Ready\u00ae identifies precisely these issues \u2014 using real users of assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver, and a testing process that no competitor can replicate. The result is the IFDB certificate: legally binding BFSG certification that carries weight at C-level and paves the way for contractually guaranteed liability protection. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Trusted by leading companies across the DACH region<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span>\"Logo<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\nThat is why no scan tool can replace this process.<\/span>\nHow Access Ready\u00ae works<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A proper accessibility audit is not simply a matter of clicking \u2018Analysise\u2019. It is a structured review process that combines technical depth with human judgement. Access Ready\u00ae follows the internationally recognised WCAG evaluation methodology \u2014 and goes further where automated tools fall short. <\/p>

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Step 01 \u2013
In-depth technical scan as a starting point<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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First, we establish the technical baseline using a fully automated WCAG 2.2 scan. Playwright and axe-core check Shadow DOM structures, identify keyboard traps and systematically document the findings \u2014 as a foundation for the human review process, not as a substitute for it <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Manual testing with real AT users<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our audit team manually tests your digital offerings using JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver \u2014 combined with a panel of real users who use assistive technologies on a daily basis. This testing covers 60 to 70 per cent of the WCAG criteria that no automated scanner can reliably detect. This is at the heart of our structural competitive advantage. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Step 03 \u2013
Inspection report, list of defects and remediation<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You will receive a comprehensive test report detailing prioritised defects, specific recommendations for action and technical solutions for your development team. During the remediation phase, we will support you in resolving the issues \u2014 providing expert, pragmatic guidance and keeping in mind what ultimately matters: the certificate. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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IFDB certificate and declaration of compliance<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once all identified issues have been resolved, you will receive the IFDB certificate. It is legally recognised as proof of due diligence under the BFSG \u2014 the strongest argument at C-level and a prerequisite for access to Access Protect. At the same time, your accessibility statement will be automatically updated through Access Declare. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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WHY COMPANIES USE ACCESS READY\u00ae<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What no automated scanner in the world can find<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There is a reason why no standalone scanning tool can provide legally valid proof of compliance with the BFSG: software evaluates rules. People evaluate experiences. And accessibility is an experience. <\/p>

An automated scanner detects missing alt text. It does not detect whether existing alt text provides a meaningful description of what a screen reader user needs to know. It detects contrast ratios. It does not detect whether a dynamic interface can be navigated logically whilst in keyboard focus mode. It detects ARIA roles. It does not detect whether these roles are communicated correctly in a real-world usage context. <\/p>

Access Ready\u00ae closes this gap \u2014 not with more algorithms, but with real people. Our \u2018human-in-the-loop\u2019 process combines all three levels of testing: automated testing, manual expert evaluation and real AT users. This combination cannot be replicated in the DACH market. This is not a premium feature. It is the minimum requirement for genuine compliance. <\/p>

Anyone who understands this will realise why the IFDB\u2019s Access Ready\u00ae certificate is recognised by businesses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ACCESS READY\u00ae IN THE ECOSYSTEM<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The certificate as a foundation \u2013 for protection, monitoring and knowledge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Access Ready\u00ae is at the core of the IFDB ecosystem. Not because we say so \u2014 but because no other product is complete without it. The certificate unlocks Access Protect. The audit identifies where Access Guard\u00ae needs to intervene. The audit report determines what the Access Academy\u00ae teaches. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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picks up exactly where the audit report identifies gaps. After all, the audit doesn\u2019t just highlight the issues \u2014 it shows which department is lacking what knowledge. Access Academy\u00ae provides tailor-made training for developers, UX teams, marketing and legal departments as a natural upsell arising from the audit. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Access Guard\u00ae<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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maintains this standard. Every time the website is updated, new barriers may arise \u2013 our monitoring system detects them before they become a problem. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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assumes liability. Contractually guaranteed protection against warning letters, based on a successful audit \u2013 a level of protection that a mere overlay can never provide. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Designed for organisations that need robust compliance \u2013 not just the impression of it<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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