Plain language (AI-supported)
Content simplified at the touch of a button — for people with reading difficulties, language learners and those in a hurry.
What does "Plain Language (AI-supported)" mean?
Plain language is a German set of rules for greatly simplified texts: short sentences, no foreign words, clear images, one idea per sentence. It is designed for people with cognitive impairments, dementia, hearing loss (sign language has its own grammar), and language learners. We offer the original and plain language versions via a toggle switch—generated by AI and editorially reviewed.
Obligation and Benefit — WCAG 3.1.5.
WCAG 3.1.5 (Reading Level) Level AAA is recommended, suggesting that complex content should also be available in a simpler form—at the secondary school level or lower. The BFSG (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research) justification explicitly refers to plain language as a means of cognitive accessibility. A marketing benefit as well: plain language increases conversion rates for all other users (mobile, in a hurry, multilingual).
How we will solve it specifically.
- For each original text, an AI-generated simplified language sister text (model: Claude/GPT-4 with rule prompt).
- Editorial final check by trained staff — AI does not replace proofreading, only preliminary work.
- Toggle per page: „Easy Language" — seamlessly switches between variants.
- Symbol library (e.g. METACOM, Inclusion Europe) for key terms.
- HTML with
lang="de-x-easy""Marked — Screen readers can be customized.
Related building blocks of our module suite
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Heading Hygiene & Structure Manager
WCAG 1.3.1Clean outline for screen readers and search engines — one H1 per page, no jumps.
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Contrast scanner with auto-audit
WCAG 1.4.3Ongoing contrast checking in the backend — regression is reported before the editorial team notices anything.
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Full keyboard navigation
WCAG 2.1.1Every function is accessible — without a mouse. Essential for screen reader users, helpful for everyone else.
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ARIA Live Regions
WCAG 4.1.3Dynamic content (form errors, loader, mini-carts) is announced by the screen reader.
Do you need this exact module?
15-minute initial consultation — we'll clarify whether it's relevant for your site.
Further information:
BFSG overview ·
Performance overview ·
BAFA funding ·
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