Accessibility

Information about the Manufacturer and Provider

ELSA GmbH
Augsburgerstr. 8,
80337 Munich, Germany

General Description

On the website, you can find information about the offerings of ELSA GmbH. We describe the services of the agency for concept and design in the healthcare sector.

Requirements, Status of Compatibility and Implementation

The website meets the requirements of the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG). The following standards and guidelines have been applied:
Harmonised European Standard (EN) 301 549, Version 3.2.1
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Version 2.1, Levels A and AA.

We continuously implement measures to improve accessibility and user experience on the website. This includes, for example:
We consult with experts in digital accessibility.
Employees have been and are being trained and sensitised on the topic of digital accessibility.
Accessibility requirements have been integrated into relevant internal processes (concepts, design, development, and more).
We conduct both automated and manual tests internally.

Fundamentals

• You can use the website without loss of information with assistive technologies.
• The website protects your privacy. This also applies to accessibility features.

1. Seeing

The website functions for individuals with limited or no vision. It does not require vision or color recognition. Additionally, there are alternatives to visual representation.

1.1 Text, Contrast, Spacing

Font type, size, and style have been chosen to ensure good readability. Texts and visual content have clearly recognizable contrasts. Texts are displayed with sufficient spacing between letters, lines, and paragraphs.
The presentation on the website is adjustable. You have settings available in your browser and/or operating system for this.

1.2 Alternatives to Color Indicators

For color indicators, there are alternatives that are independent of color. For example, the website displays status not only visually but also with text. The same applies to warnings and delivery notes.

1.3 Alternatives for Non-Text Content

For content that is not text-based, there are alternatives that do not require vision. The website provides alternative texts for photos, symbols, and graphics. Videos include an audio track that describes important visual content (audio description).

1.4 Magnification

You can enlarge the display of content. You have settings available in your browser and/or operating system for this.

1.5 Keyboard Operability

You can use and control the website with an external keyboard. This works for all areas and functions. Navigation occurs in a logical order.
When you select interactive elements, such as links or buttons, with the keyboard, they are visually highlighted (focus indication).

1.6 Time Limits

The website has very few areas where time is limited. If an area has a time limit, it will be announced in advance. You can then extend, change, or disable the limit.

1.7 Headings and Labels

The website contains meaningful and logically structured headings and labels.

1.8 Links

Links are easily recognizable and clearly labeled.

1.9 Auditory Outputs

The website includes auditory outputs in several places, such as audio descriptions in videos. You can pause, stop, and adjust their speed and volume.

2. Hearing

The website functions for individuals with limited or no hearing. It does not require hearing ability. Additionally, there are alternatives for auditory content.

2.1 Alternatives for Auditory Content

For auditory outputs, there are alternatives that do not require hearing. For example, subtitles for videos, text versions for audio files, and additional visual cues for auditory signals.

2.2 Mobility, Reach, and Strength

This also applies if you have difficulties reaching or exerting force. You do not need these abilities to use the website.

2.3 Keyboard Operability

You can use and control the website with an external keyboard. This works for all areas and functions. Navigation occurs in a logical order.
When you select interactive elements, such as links or buttons, with the keyboard, they are visually highlighted (focus indication).

2.4 Click Areas

Click areas for interactive elements, such as links or buttons, are large and spaced adequately. This makes them easily reachable and operable.

2.5 Screen Orientation

The website functions with different orientations. You can orient your screen both horizontally and vertically. The display of areas, content, and functions adjusts automatically.

2.6 No Complex or Simultaneous Movements

The website functions without complex, path-based, or simultaneous movements.

3. Speaking

The website functions for individuals with limited or no speaking ability. It does not require speaking ability. Additionally, there are alternatives that do not require speaking.

3.1 Alternatives for Speaking

For areas where speaking is required, there are alternatives that do not necessitate this. For example, you can contact us not only by phone but also in writing.

3.2 Time Limits

The website has no areas where time is limited. If an area has a time limit, it will be announced in advance. You can then extend, change, or disable the limit.

4. Cognitive, Psychological, Neurological, Neurodivergent

4.1 Clear Structures

The structure of the website is clearly organized.

4.2 Headings and Labels

The website contains meaningful and logically structured headings and labels.

4.3 Links

Links are easily recognizable and clearly labeled.

4.4 Understandable Texts

The texts on the website are written in a clear and understandable manner.

4.5 Filling Aids

For frequently used fields, you can use the browser and/or operating system’s filling aid. For example, for address or contact information.

4.6 Avoiding Errors

The website has been designed to assist you in avoiding errors.

4.7 Correcting Errors

The website supports you in correcting errors.

4.8 Animations

The website contains only a few short animations. You can disable or stop animations through settings in your browser and/or operating system.

4.9 Light/Flashing Effects

The website does not contain light or flashing effects that could trigger photosensitive seizures.

4.10 Time Limits

The website has no areas where time is limited. If an area has a time limit, it will be announced in advance. You can then extend, change, or disable the limit.

4.11 Auditory Outputs

The website includes auditory outputs in several places, such as subtitles. You can pause, stop, and adjust their speed and volume.

Responsible Market Surveillance Authority

Market Surveillance Authority of the States for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF) in Magdeburg (Saxony-Anhalt).

Procedure for Barriers

Market Surveillance Authority of the States for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF) in Magdeburg (Saxony-Anhalt).

Market Surveillance Authority of the States for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF) in Magdeburg

Turmschanzenstraße 25
39114 Magdeburg
Tel.: 0391 567 4530
Email:

For more information on web accessibility, please visit the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative pages (https://www.w3.org/WAI/).