Accessibility Statement
We, Deutscher Apotheker Verlag Dr. Roland Schmiedel GmbH & Co. KG, are committed to making our website, information, and services on deutscher-apotheker-verlag.de as accessible as possible to all users—regardless of any impairments.
We aim to present our content in a way that allows people with various abilities to use it without difficulty. To achieve this, we are continuously working to improve accessibility and comply with recognized standards, such as the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz – BFSG).
1. Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with recognized accessibility standards due to the following incompatibilities and exceptions.
The assessment was conducted using the tool available at https://wave.webaim.org, in accordance with legal requirements and globally accepted standards. The homepage and a sample article page were evaluated.
Contrast
Text and visual elements have sufficient contrast ratios.
Keyboard Accessibility
All interactive components (e.g., forms, buttons, where applicable) are designed to be accessible through various input methods such as keyboard or touch.
Language
The website provides a language attribute so that screen readers can select the correct pronunciation for text-to-speech output.
Use of ARIA Labels
ARIA attributes and roles are used to improve structural accessibility.
2. Non-Accessible Content
The following content, functions, or sections are currently not accessible. These temporary exceptions are due to disproportionate effort or technical limitations.
Alternative Texts
Images and other visual elements (e.g., buttons, links, graphics, where applicable) do not always include text alternatives readable by screen readers.
Forms and Input Fields
There are form fields without labels. Navigation using screen readers is impaired for these fields.
Content Structure of the Website
Not all content (e.g., tables, lists, where applicable) is structured and described in a way that screen readers can detect and interpret correctly.
Headings and Page Structure
There are inconsistencies in the heading hierarchy. This may limit the usability for assistive technologies such as screen readers or keyboard navigation.
3. Creation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was created on 28.05.2025.
The statement was last reviewed on 28.05.2025.
4. Feedback and Contact Information
If you notice any shortcomings in accessibility compliance, please feel free to contact us:
Deutscher Apotheker Verlag Dr. Roland Schmiedel GmbH & Co. KG
Maybachstr. 8
70469 Stuttgart
Germany
Phone: +49 711 2582-0
Email: barrierefreiheit@dav-medien.de
Please include the URL of the affected webpage and a description of the issue.
We strive to address your concern as quickly as possible.
5. Arbitration Procedure
If you believe that deutscher-apotheker-verlag.de is not accessible, you may inform the contact person listed in Section 4.
If we do not respond within four weeks or our response is unsatisfactory, you may contact the “Market Surveillance Authority of the States for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF).”
These authorities have not yet been officially named by the federal states. We will add the information as soon as it becomes available.