Accessibility Statement for Accademia Italiana di Apprendimento

Accademia Italiana di Apprendimento is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

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 will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Accademia Italiana di Apprendimento takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Include accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
• Provide alternative text for all images and other non-text content. For example, an image showing students learning to cook pasta at our culinary course in Bologna, Italy is described with the alt text "Students learning to cook pasta in Bologna culinary course". Another image displays a professor giving a lecture on Italian Renaissance art; the alt text for this image reads "Professor lecturing on Italian Renaissance art".
• Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Use clear and simple language.
• Ensure all website functionality is operable through a keyboard.
• Use semantic HTML to provide a clear structure to our content.
• Provide captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
• Regularly test our website using accessibility tools and manual testing.
• Provide a way for users to report accessibility issues.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes several features designed to enhance accessibility:

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text, allowing users of screen readers to understand the content of the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using only a keyboard, making it accessible to users who cannot use a mouse.
• Clear Structure: We use semantic HTML to ensure a clear and logical structure, making it easier for users to understand the content.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient contrast between text and background colors to make the text readable for users with visual impairments.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
• Consistent Navigation: The website has a consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions.

• PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these documents with accessible HTML versions or accessible PDFs. In the meantime, if you require assistance with a PDF document, please contact us.
• Third-Party Content: Our website may include content from third-party providers. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of this content, but we encourage our providers to adhere to accessibility guidelines.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@accademiaitaliana.edu
• Phone: +39 418301172 (Bologna, Italy)
• Address: Via Zamboni, 33, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy

Please provide as much detail as possible, including the web page address, the specific problem you encountered, and your contact information. We will do our best to respond to your request within 5 business days.

Assessment Approach

Accademia Italiana di Apprendimento assesses the accessibility of its website through the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
• Third-party audits: We engage external accessibility consultants to conduct audits and provide recommendations for improvement.
• User testing: We conduct user testing with people with disabilities to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint with the

Italian National Authority for Digital Accessibility (AgID)

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We will regularly review our accessibility statement and update it as needed. We will also continue to train our staff on accessibility best practices.

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.