Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) – Improving digital participation in the economy for ALL
22. May
11:45
ID: W2031
de
Contents / Description
The countdown is on: From June 28, 2025, companies must implement the mandatory requirements of the Barrier-Free Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG). This highly relevant training course provides you and your employees with the specialist knowledge you need to prepare your company for the new requirements in good time and with legal certainty. Invest in the future viability of your company and benefit from in-depth expert knowledge: Which digital products and services are affected by the new regulations? What specific measures can you take to meet the requirements? The workshop not only teaches essential legal principles, but also shows how accessible design can become a real competitive advantage. From the documentation obligation to technical implementation – this training course provides you with the crucial know-how for successful implementation in your company. Implementing the BFSG requirements is not an optional task, but a legal obligation with far-reaching consequences for companies. Take advantage of this compact training opportunity to prepare yourself and your employees specifically for the challenges ahead. The time until mandatory implementation is short – secure the decisive knowledge advantage for your company now.
Speaker
Erdmuthe Meyer zu Bexten
Prof. Dr. Erdmuthe Meyer zu Bexten is a proven expert in the field of digital accessibility and inclusive higher education. She has been a professor of practical computer science at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) since 1996. As the founder and former director of the Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students (BliZ) at THM, she has done pioneering work in the development of barrier-free study conditions.
In her current position as Hessian State Commissioner for Accessible IT and Digital Participation and as Head of the State Competence Center for Accessible IT (LBIT), she is a key driver of digital inclusion in the state of Hesse. Her many years of expertise are also reflected in her work as head of the examination board for IT specialists and IT system electronics technicians at the Giessen-Friedberg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Her commitment to the development and implementation of barrier-free IT solutions is particularly noteworthy. As head of the enforcement and monitoring office for barrier-free information technology in the state of Hesse, she is actively involved in the practical implementation of digital accessibility. Her work combines academic expertise with practical application and political influence.
Under her leadership, numerous innovative projects have been initiated and implemented to promote digital inclusion at Hessian universities, which serve as a model for other educational institutions. Her holistic approach to designing barrier-free digital environments makes her a sought-after expert and driving force in the field of inclusive digitalization.
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