The subdomain can be found under barrierefrei.leipzig.de.
In an initial stage, the most frequently accessed pages, services and related areas on leipzig.de have been translated into simple language. These include, for example, parts of the publicity guide, information on the civil service offices, services such as applications for identity cards or passports, as well as the overview pages for people with disabilities and the Housing and Social Affairs advice centre.
Adapted to the needs of the target group
In recent decades, and especially since the signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the requirements for technical and content-related accessibility of online and offline information services have been steadily increasing. The new website takes this development into account. It provides essential information such as services and contacts to the administration in simple language and with a read-aloud function. For its implementation, a special subdomain adapted to the needs of the target group was developed and programmed in an intensive coordination process with experts and people from the target group. It has a different layout and the navigation structure of leipzig.de has also been adapted so that it is oriented directly to the needs of the users of the target group.
Simple language not only means better access to information for people with learning difficulties, but also for people with little knowledge of German, low literacy or the deaf. The aim is to enable independent living and participation in all areas of life and to ensure equal access to communication.
Simple language
Simple language is easy-to-understand spoken and written language which also has a special set of rules with appropriate grammar and spelling. Short and familiar words and phrases must be used and foreign words or difficult words avoided. Where this is not possible, these must be explained. The design complies with certain font sizes and line spacing. Before the pages go online in simple language, they are therefore subject to an assessment by assessors from the target group.