{"id":12955,"date":"2025-04-10T07:06:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T05:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoernerbank.de\/erklaerung-zur-barrierefreiheit\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:55:57","slug":"accessibility-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hoernerbank.de\/en\/accessibility-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-k0i5ei27-8272b3e8f543c770a2d3c75fd0ad41ff alternate_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  blue_gradient avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-12955'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-2wl2-c803f41e81b2618f3a73ac495490b946 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2wl2-c803f41e81b2618f3a73ac495490b946\">\n.flex_column.av-2wl2-c803f41e81b2618f3a73ac495490b946{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2wl2-c803f41e81b2618f3a73ac495490b946 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-vmdo-5ee8ef7ad11838249e58a41c9ef5bc85\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-vmdo-5ee8ef7ad11838249e58a41c9ef5bc85{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-vmdo-5ee8ef7ad11838249e58a41c9ef5bc85 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-vmdo-5ee8ef7ad11838249e58a41c9ef5bc85 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-vmdo-5ee8ef7ad11838249e58a41c9ef5bc85 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Accessibility Statement<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pcs2wz-6a0f138df13539d3732aedaa9118b930 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoerner Bank AG is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to continuously enhance our platform to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Measures to Support Accessibility<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To uphold our commitment to accessibility, Hoerner Bank AG has implemented the following measures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating accessibility considerations into our mission statement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embedding accessibility requirements throughout our internal policies and processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly evaluating and improving our digital accessibility features to align with best practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Conformance Status<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define accessibility standards for web developers and designers to improve usability for people with disabilities. These guidelines include three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoerner Bank AG aims to comply with <\/span><b>WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While we strive for full conformance, we acknowledge that some areas may not yet fully meet this standard and are actively working towards improving them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Additional Accessibility Considerations<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, we also consider compliance with <\/span><b>EN 301 549<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a European standard for digital accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Accessibility Features and Tools<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enhance accessibility, we have integrated the following features into our platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Text-to-Speech (Text Vorlesen)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can activate a text-to-speech function to have website content read aloud, benefiting individuals with visual impairments, reading difficulties, or auditory learning preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Accessibility Features (Verbesserungen der Barrierefreiheit)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing improvements to usability, compliance with accessibility standards, and reduction of accessibility barriers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Contrast Mode<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Enable Alternate High Contrast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allows users to switch to an alternate high-contrast color scheme for better visibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Enable High Contrast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhances readability for users with low vision or light sensitivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dyslexic-Friendly Font<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can enable a specialized dyslexia-friendly font to improve readability for individuals with dyslexia and other reading challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grayscale Mode (Enable Gray Hues)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers a grayscale display option to assist individuals with color blindness or those who prefer a monochromatic viewing experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adjustable Text Spacing<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can modify text spacing levels (0\u201310 units) to enhance readability and minimize visual strain for individuals with cognitive or visual impairments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Feedback and Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We value user feedback and encourage you to report any accessibility issues you encounter on our platform. Your input helps us improve accessibility for all users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Us:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +49 7131 9322-0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>E-mail:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> info@hoernerbank.de<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Media:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hoerner-bank-ag\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xing.com\/companies\/hoernerbankag\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Hoerner-Bank-AG-362207620568682\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hoernerbankag\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We strive to respond to feedback within <\/span><b>two business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technologies<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoerner Bank AG\u2019s digital platform is designed to be compatible with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Browsers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assistive Technologies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack screen readers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoerner Bank AG\u2019s accessibility compliance relies on the use of the following technologies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HTML<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (HyperText Markup Language)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>WAI-ARIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Web Accessibility Initiative \u2013 Accessible Rich Internet Applications)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Cascading Style Sheets)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>JavaScript<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These technologies help ensure our platform meets accessibility standards and provides an optimal user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Accessibility Assessment Approach<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoerner Bank AG evaluates its accessibility performance through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by our internal team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ongoing improvements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on user feedback and technological advancements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">Statement Date<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This accessibility statement was last updated on <\/span><b>March, 17th 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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