Description
AccessGO helps improve website accessibility with an easy-to-use accessibility toolbar and automated accessibility features. It is designed to support websites with accessibility requirements under the German BFSG, BITV and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
The customizable accessibility toolbar provides visitors with text size adjustment, contrast modes, color inversion and other assistance features. Automated accessibility optimization can help identify and address accessibility barriers in the background.
The plugin also provides an accessibility statement feature and is designed for straightforward setup by both technical and non-technical website owners.
Key features:
- Customizable accessibility toolbar: Text size adjustment, contrast modes, high contrast, color inversion and more.
- Screen reader and text-to-speech support: Includes readable-font and accessibility-oriented features.
- Automated optimization: Automatic accessibility features can help address common accessibility barriers.
- Accessibility statement: Provides functionality for generating an accessibility statement.
- GDPR-oriented processing: Cookie-free data processing with EU-based service infrastructure.
- Accessibility support: Designed to support WCAG 2.2, BFSG, BITV, EAA and related accessibility requirements.
Benefits:
- Support accessibility requirements: Help address BFSG, BITV and European accessibility requirements.
- Improve inclusion: Make your website easier to use for a wider range of visitors.
- Accessible web experience: Provide additional accessibility controls for website visitors.
- Easy setup: Install and activate the plugin, then connect it to your AccessGO account.
More information is available on the AccessGO website: https://www.accessgo.de
External Services
This plugin connects to a JavaScript widget hosted at https://www.accessgo.de.
The service is used to display the accessibility toolbar and provide related frontend accessibility features. The widget may process data required to provide these features.
Service provider: AccessGO
Terms of Service: https://www.accessgo.de/agb
Privacy Policy: https://www.accessgo.de/datenschutz
Screenshots
Installation
- Open the Plugins page in your WordPress dashboard and select “Add New”.
- Search for “AccessGO”.
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Open the AccessGO settings and follow the setup instructions.
FAQ
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Is AccessGO compatible with my current theme?
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AccessGO is designed to work with most WordPress themes. If you experience compatibility issues, please contact the AccessGO support team.
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How can I customize the toolbar?
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The toolbar appearance, position and available features can be configured through your AccessGO account.
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Does AccessGO support multiple languages?
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Yes. AccessGO supports multiple languages. The available language options can be configured through the plugin and AccessGO account settings.
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Is AccessGO GDPR compliant?
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AccessGO is designed for cookie-free processing and uses EU-based service infrastructure. Please review the AccessGO privacy policy for details about data processing.
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Does AccessGO support BFSG requirements?
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AccessGO is designed to support websites in addressing accessibility requirements under the German BFSG and BITV. Website owners remain responsible for assessing and maintaining their site’s legal compliance.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“AccessGO – Barrierefreiheit aus Deutschland: BFSG/BITV & DSGVO-konform” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.7.3
- Fixed: the widget now loads right away on sites using WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, WP-Optimize, Autoptimize, Jetpack Boost, NitroPack or Cloudflare Rocket Loader, instead of only after the first mouse move or key press.
- The widget script is now loaded directly from the AccessGO widget server.
1.7.2
- localization error fixed according updated wordpress standards
1.7.1
- Updated plugin metadata and documentation for current WordPress.org requirements.
- Fixed text-domain consistency.
- Updated the Tested up to header to WordPress 7.1.
1.7.0
- Updated user interface and features.
- Improved compatibility with recent WordPress versions.
1.6.1
- Widget script is now loaded on page load instead of after user interaction.
1.6.0
- Updated plugin name and descriptions.
- Revised plugin metadata.
- Improved widget performance.
- Code and stability improvements.
1.5.0
- Complete user interface and feature revision.
1.4.5
- Code revisions to improve compliance with WordPress guidelines.
1.4.3
- Code revisions to improve compliance with WordPress guidelines.
- Local asset handling and security improvements.
1.0.0
- Initial release of AccessGO with core accessibility features.