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Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website published at www.imove-germany.de by the iMOVE division of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (in short: iMOVE at BIBB).

As a public body as defined by Directive (EU) 2016/2102, we are committed to making our website and mobile application accessible in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Act on Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (Federal Disability Equality Act - BGG) and the Accessible Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) implementing Directive (EU) 2016/2102.

Further links for this section:

www.imove-germany.de

Directive (EU) 2016/2102

Federal Disability Equality Act – BGG (German)

Accessible Information Technology Ordinance – BITV 2.0 (German)

Status of compliance with the requirements

The accessibility requirements are derived from Sections 3 (1) to (4) and 4 of the BITV 2.0.

Compliance with the requirements was assessed by Y1 Digital AG on 27 May 2024 in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 standard and additionally incorporating several points from WCAG 2.2 (WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

Based on the assessment, the website is partially compliant with the aforementioned requirements. The content listed below is not accessible for the following reasons:

Provider pool ⇒ Matrix search function

  • Problem: The search function is not accessible.
  • Restrictions: Partially inadequate keyboard operation, no consistent semantic structure, lack of status feedback.
  • Alternative: An accessible search page with identical results is linked and usable.
  • Success criteria not met (WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0):
  • 1.3.1 Information and relations
  • 2.1.1 Keyboard
  • 2.4.6 Headings and labels
  • 3.1.2 Language of parts
  • 4.1.2 Name, role, value

B2B marketplace ⇒ Map display (Google Maps)

  • Problem: The interactive map for filtering offers is not accessible (graphical, interactive, no labels).
  • Alternative: Equivalent, accessible filtering via dropdown menu.
  • Success criteria not met (WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0):
  • 1.1.1 Non-text content
  • 2.1.1 Keyboard
  • 2.4.4 Purpose of links (in context)
  • 4.1.2 Name, role, value

Main menu (navigation)

  • Problem: Navigation is generally possible using the keyboard, but status information (e.g. active/focused) is not communicated consistently.
  • Success criteria not met (WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0):
  • 2.4.3 Focus order
  • 4.1.2 Name, role, value

Home page slider/carousel

  • Problem: Keyboard operation is possible, but screen reader compatibility is limited. No reliable announcement of the active slide or total number of slides.
  • Success criteria not met (WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0):
  • 1.3.1 Information and relations
  • 2.1.1 Keyboard
  • 4.1.2 Name, role, value
  • 4.1.3 Status messages

Insufficient screen reader feedback for dynamic content

  • Problem: Changes or feedback are not reliably transmitted to screen readers. Examples:
  • No feedback for search hits
  • No feedback when scrolling in a carousel
  • No feedback when submitting forms
  • No feedback on filter effects (e.g. news overview)
  • Success criteria not met (WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0):
  • 4.1.3 Status messages

Non-web documents in non-Latin fonts

  • Problem: While publications in Latin script are generally accessible, this is not the case for documents in languages with non-Latin scripts (e.g. Arabic, Chinese). The testing and creation tools available at iMOVE at BIBB do not reliably support these fonts. These documents are therefore not available in accessible form.
  • Success criteria not met (EN 301 549):
  • 1.1.1 Non-text content
  • 1.3.1 Information and relations
  • 3.1.1 Main language of the page
  • 3.1.2 Language of parts
  • 4.1.2 Name, role, value

(Note: WCAG 2.1 itself formally only applies to web content – however, EN 301 549 also includes electronic documents)

Further link for this section:

BITV 2.0 (German)

We continuously strive to achieve the highest possible level of accessibility. Among other things, costs and human resources are factors that can unfortunately delay this. New content is generally provided in an accessible format or with an accessible alternative.

Date of creation or last update of the statement

This statement was created in 2020 and last updated on 15.09.2025.

Report barriers

You can report any issues relating to compliance with accessibility requirements using the following contact details:

Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training
iMOVE: Training – Made in Germany
Internet editorial office
Anke Köller
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 114-116
53113 Bonn

Phone: +49 (0)228 107-0

Report barriers by e-mail to Anke Köller

Open contact form and report barriers

Arbitration procedure

If no satisfactory solution can be found after you have provided feedback to the above-mentioned contact, you can contact the arbitration service in accordance with Section 16 of the BGG. The BGG arbitration service is responsible for supporting out-of-court dispute resolution in conflicts relating to accessibility between people with disabilities and federal public authorities.

Conciliation is free of charge. No legal assistance is required.

Information on the arbitration procedure and how to submit an application can be found at:

BGG Arbitration procedure

You can contact the BGG Arbitration Service directly at info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de.