Accessibility on the Internet: Carinthia Church sets new standards!

Accessibility on the Internet: Carinthia Church sets new standards!

In times when digital accessibility is becoming increasingly important, the Catholic Church of Carinthia is facing the new challenges with its online offer. The official internet portal of the Diocese of Gurk, accessible at kath-kirche-kaernten.at , efforts for all users, regardless of their skills. As underlined as kath-kirchen-kaernten.at, the WAI guidelines (WCAG 2.0) are taken into account in order to ensure accessibility.

The diocese of Gurk based in Klagenfurt has launched a responsible committee in order to promote the implementation of accessibility. The Chancellor Official Msgr. Dr. Jakob Ibounig and editor -in -chief Dr. Karl-Heinz Kronawetter are at the head of this important initiative. The aim is not only to take into account the needs of people with restrictions, but also to improve general user experience.

important legal framework conditions

However, the church is not alone with its efforts. From June 28, 2025, the accessibility law (BFSG) will come into force, which obliges private companies to make their online appearances as well as products and services barrier -free. These regulations aim to promote the online business of people with restrictions by facilitating access to services online. As can be seen on ekd.de , the law affects websites, apps, hardware and services in the digital area.

With the new legal requirements, which will be binding by law until the coming year for all private and trade-related online offers, the pressure on companies will continue to increase to take care of accessibility. The focus is on providing information about at least two senses, which includes, for example, alternative forms of representation of content or simplified usability of end devices.

an offer for everyone

The Catholic Church of Carinthia has geared its homepage not only for accessibility, but also for a wide accessibility for the general public. The users can access a variety of information - from daily news from the parishes to help for a life from faith. This happens under the consideration of the data protection guidelines, as mentioned on khg.aau.at

In addition, care is taken to ensure that the personal data of the users remain protected and only passed on if the consent is expressly approved. It is a step in the right direction that shows that the church is willing to adapt to the latest requirements and offer service -oriented access.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that these developments will lead to a more inclusive digital landscape in the long term and that people with impairments will find the support they need to actively participate in social life.