Do you want to make your online store more accessible and prepare for upcoming legal requirements? Then the Accessibility Widget is just what you need. With this step-by-step guide, you'll have it up and running in no time.
What is the Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheits-stärkungsgesetz)?
The Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz, or BFSG) requires companies to ensure that their digital products and services – including online stores – are accessible to everyone. The goal is to provide equal access for people with disabilities, for example through simple visual adjustments that make websites easier to read and navigate.
This law is based on the EU Directive (EU) 2019/882 and will take effect in Germany starting June 28, 2025.
👉 Whether your shop is affected depends on the size of your business. Micro-enterprises are exempt from the regulation.
🔗 For more details, visit the German Accessibility Information Portal (Bundesfachstelle Barrierefreiheit).Why Use a Widget?
An accessibility widget is a quick and effective way to make your shop more accessible — both as a valuable service for your customers and as a proactive step toward legal compliance.
The widget can be easily integrated into ikas using an external script — no coding skills required.
How to Integrate the Widget in the ikas Dashboard
Prepare the Widget Script
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Scroll down to Step 1
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Copy the provided script code
Add the Script in ikas
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Log in to your ikas dashboard
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Navigate to Sales Channel > Extensions
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Scroll down to Installed Apps and click on Scripts
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Click Add Script
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A new window will open. Fill in the following details:
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Title: e.g. "Accessibility"
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Script Content: Paste the copied code
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Check the box High-Priority Script
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Click Save
The script will now appear in the Scripts section
Activate the Widget
✅ Make sure the checkbox next to the script is enabled
⏳ After a few minutes, the widget will appear at the bottom left corner of your store page
🎉 That’s it! Your Accessibility Widget is now active and helping to make your online store more inclusive.