Hauptfokus (hauptfokus.de) is an independent Swedish digital news publisher owned and operated by Alpen Press Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number 132587). This accessibility statement outlines our commitment to ensuring the website is usable by everyone, regardless of ability or assistive technology. We work to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA and continuously review our design and content. For any questions or to report an issue, contact our accessibility team at accessibility@hauptfokus.de.
Who is responsible for accessibility at Hauptfokus?
Overall responsibility for accessibility at Hauptfokus rests with Alpen Press Ltd. as the publishing company and with Chefredaktör Michael Jung, who oversees editorial standards. Day-to-day accessibility management is handled by our digital team, reachable via accessibility@hauptfokus.de. The site’s technical implementation is led by our development partners, while editors and reporters are trained to consider accessibility when creating content. Our fact‑checking team under Melanie Hartmann also reviews for clarity and readability.
What accessibility standards does Hauptfokus follow?
Hauptfokus is committed to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA as the recognised benchmark for digital accessibility. We aim to make all news articles, navigation menus, multimedia, and interactive features perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users of screen readers, keyboard‑only navigation, and other assistive technologies. Our compliance is assessed through internal audits and automated testing tools, with remediation prioritised based on user impact.
How does Hauptfokus ensure keyboard navigation and focus indicators?
Every interactive element on Hauptfokus – including links, buttons, forms, and media controls – can be operated using a keyboard alone. We provide clear, visible focus indicators (such as outlines or colour changes) so users can track their position as they tab through the page. The tab order follows a logical sequence consistent with the visual layout. Skip‑to‑content links are available at the top of each page to bypass repeated navigation.
How does the site address contrast and reduced motion?
Text and interactive elements on Hauptfokus meet the contrast ratios required by WCAG 2.2 Level AA: at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. We honour the system‑level “reduce motion” preference; animations and auto‑playing content are avoided unless essential to the editorial purpose. Where decorative motion is used, a user‑controlled toggle is provided. All pages are designed to be readable without relying on colour alone.
What are the known limitations of Hauptfokus?
Despite ongoing efforts, some content may have accessibility limitations. Third‑party embeds – such as social media feeds, external video players, and interactive maps – may not fully conform to our standards. Older articles published before our current accessibility review may contain uncaptioned images or less semantic markup. We are systematically auditing archives and tagging providers to improve compliance. Document downloads (PDFs) from external sources are not always accessible; we aim to provide HTML alternatives where possible.
How can I report an accessibility problem or provide feedback?
We welcome feedback from all users. If you encounter a barrier, please email accessibility@hauptfokus.de or use our contact form. We will acknowledge your report within two business days and work to resolve the issue promptly. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may refer to our complaints procedure. All accessibility reports are handled confidentially and inform our improvement cycle. For general editorial concerns, our editorial policy details how we handle corrections and complaints.
Our commitments
- Maintain compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA across all newly published content and core site features.
- Train editorial, technical, and design staff on accessibility best practices at least once per year.
- Conduct regular automated and manual accessibility audits, with results reported to Chefredaktör Michael Jung.
- Respond to all accessibility feedback within two business days and implement fixes based on severity within a reasonable timeframe.
- Ensure that any new features, third‑party integrations, or design changes are tested for accessibility before going live.