Declaration on accessibility

Status: June 2025

PRK DreamHaus endeavors to make its website accessible in accordance with the Barrier-Free Strengthening Act (BFSG) and the European standard EN 301 549.

Conformity status

This website is largely compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. The remaining minor non-conformities are listed below and will be corrected in a timely manner.

Accessibility measures already successfully implemented

Fully implemented (June 2025):

  1. Semantic HTML structure: Correct use of HTML elements (article, header, nav, main) for better screen reader navigation
  2. Heading hierarchy: Logical structuring with H1→H2→H3→H4 for easy navigation with assistive technologies
  3. ARIA labels: Meaningful labels for all links and interactive elements
  4. Keyboard accessibility: Full operability of all functions via keyboard
  5. Sufficient contrast: Color contrasts meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards (at least 4.5:1)
  6. Language attributes: Correct labeling of German content (lang="de")
  7. Skip-to-content links: Direct navigation to the main content for screen reader users
  8. Logical focus sequence: Intuitive tab navigation through all interactive elements

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is not barrier-free for the following reasons:

Incompatibility with the BFSG

Alt texts for images:

  1. Individual artist images have basic alt texts that are still being optimized
  2. All images have alt attributes, these are refined for better descriptions
  3. Status: Functionally available, quality improvement in progress
  4. Timetable for rectification: by July 31, 2025

VoiceOver optimization:

  1. The website can generally be used with screen readers
  2. Specific VoiceOver optimizations are not yet fully implemented
  3. Status: Basic functionality given, extended optimization planned
  4. Timetable for rectification: by September 30, 2025

Disproportionate burden

There are currently no areas that are classified as a disproportionate burden.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was created on June 12, 2025 and updated on June 24, 2025. It is based on a systematic assessment using professional accessibility tools and tests with assistive technologies.

Last review of the declaration: June 26, 2025

Next scheduled review: September 24, 2025

Feedback and contact details

If you notice any deficiencies with regard to compliance with accessibility requirements, you can report them to us:

Contact for accessibility

E-Mail: barrierefreiheit@prk-dreamhaus.com

Phone: +49 30 4036 132 0Berlin) | +49 221 94 200 20Cologne)

Post:

PRK DreamHaus GmbH
Berlin office
Kurfürstendamm 59
D-10707 Berlin

Alternative:

PRK DreamHaus GmbH
Cologne office
Sülzburgstr. 13
D-50937 Cologne

Response time: We will endeavor to respond to your request of 14 days.

Type of feedback required

Please let us know:

  1. On which website you found the problem
  2. Which content or functions are not accessible without barriers
  3. Which assistive technology you use (if applicable)
  4. Which alternative access option you need

Conciliation procedure

In the event of unsatisfactory answers from the above-mentioned contact, you can contact the arbitration board in accordance with § 16 BFSG:

Federal Accessibility Agency

Arbitration board in accordance with the Barrier-free Accessibility Reinforcement Act
Gereonstraße 18-32
50670 Cologne

E-Mail: info@bundesfachstelle-barrierefreiheit.de

Website: www.bundesfachstelle-barrierefreiheit.de

Conciliation proceedings are free of charge. You do not need legal assistance.

Enforcement proceedings

Alternatively, you can also address complaints to the competent enforcement authority:

Federal Network Agency‍

Unit 414 - Accessibility
Tulpenfeld 4
53113 Bonn

E-Mail: barrierefreiheit@bnetza.de

Technical information on accessibility

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technologies

The website is designed for use with:

  1. Current versions of common browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  2. Screen readers such as NVDA and JAWS (VoiceOver optimization in planning)
  3. Speech recognition software
  4. Keyboard navigation
  5. Magnification software

Technical specifications

Underlying technologies:

  1. HTML5 with semantic elements
  2. CSS3 for responsive and barrier-free design
  3. JavaScript (progressively extended, also works without JavaScript)
  4. ARIA markup for extended accessibility
  5. Webflow CMS for structured content

Valuation methods

The assessment of accessibility was based on:

  1. Systematic tests with professional accessibility tools
  2. Automated tests with axe-core and WAVE
  3. Manual check of keyboard accessibility
  4. Tests with screen readers (NVDA, basic VoiceOver tests)
  5. Checking the color contrasts
  6. Structural check of HTML semantics
  7. Validation of WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformity

Improvement measures

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website:

Improvements already implemented:

  1. June 2025: Complete semantic HTML structure implemented
  2. June 2025: ARIA labels added for all interactive elements
  3. June 2025: Keyboard accessibility and skip links implemented
  4. June 2025: Heading hierarchy structured and optimized
  5. June 2025: Color contrasts adapted according to WCAG 2.1 AA

Planned measures 2025:

  1. July 2025: Optimization of alt texts for even better image descriptions
  2. August 2025: Implementation of an accessible video player for event trailers
  3. September 2025: VoiceOver-specific optimizations and extended screen reader tests
  4. September 2025: Usability studies with people with disabilities
  5. Ongoing: Training of editorial teams on accessible content creation
  6. Ongoing: Continuous optimization based on user feedback

Regular checks:

  1. Quarterly accessibility tests with automated tools
  2. Semi-annual tests with various assistive technologies
  3. Annual comprehensive audits by external accessibility experts
  4. Continuous monitoring with automated accessibility scanners

Quality assurance

Test procedure:

  1. Automated tests: regular scans with axe-core, WAVE and Lighthouse
  2. Manual tests: keyboard navigation, screen reader tests, color contrast tests
  3. User testing: tests with people who use assistive technologies
  4. Code reviews: Regular review of HTML and CSS code for accessibility

Continuous Improvement:

  1. Monthly accessibility reviews for new content
  2. Immediate removal of reported barriers
  3. Proactive improvements based on the latest WCAG guidelines
  4. Regular training for the development team

This accessibility statement is reviewed regularly and updated as required. The next scheduled review will take place on September 24, 2025.

Compliance status: As of June 24, 2025, this website complies with approx. 95% of the BFSG requirements. The remaining 5% relates to the planned refinement of the alt texts and VoiceOver optimizations, whereby all basic accessibility functions have already been fully implemented.

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