Accessibility Statement for Mercato Italiano
Mercato Italiano is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features
We have incorporated the following features to enhance accessibility:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
- Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text to provide context for users who cannot see them.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with visual impairments to read.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms are designed with accessibility in mind, including proper labeling and error handling.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, further enhancing the accessibility of our website.
- Video Captions: All video content includes captions or transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Specific Measures to Support Accessibility
Mercato Italiano takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the Mercato Italiano website:
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our development practices.
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Mercato Italiano is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Mercato Italiano. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Mercato Italiano:
- Phone: +39 305 850 805
- E-mail: accessibility@mercatoitaliano.it
- Visitor address: Via dell'Indipendenza, 45, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Mercato Italiano is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Latest versions of screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- Operating systems including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Mercato Italiano relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Mercato Italiano, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions.
- Third-party content: Some content provided by third parties may not be fully accessible. We are working with these vendors to improve the accessibility of their content. As an alternative, users can contact us for assistance in accessing this information.
Assessment Approach
Mercato Italiano assessed the accessibility of Mercato Italiano by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our accessibility team.
- External evaluation: The site was evaluated by an independent accessibility consultant, Accessibile Solutions, based in Rome.
Date
This statement was created on November 7, 2024 using the WACG Accessibility Statement Generator Tool and will be reviewed annually.
Contact Information
If you have any accessibility-related questions or comments, please contact us:
- Email: accessibility@mercatoitaliano.it
- Phone: +39 0375 49388
- Address: Via dell'Indipendenza, 45, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy