Digital Accessibility Policy
What the policy is about: The policy explains how to make sure all digital content for the “Pathways towards inclusion” project can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities.
Introduction: It says that information and technology should be easy for everyone to use.
Simple Words and Easy Text: It says to use simple words, clear writing, and letters that are easy to read.
Design and Pictures: It talks about making designs and pictures that are simple and easy to understand.
Website and Online Content: It explains how to make the website, documents, videos, and social media easy for everyone to use.
Rules to Follow: It lists important rules about accessibility, like WCAG 2.1, ADA, and the European Accessibility Act.
Making Events Easy to Join: It gives ideas on how to make both online and in-person events welcoming and easy for everyone to join.
Main Idea: The policy intend to make sure everyone can use and understand everything in the project, no matter what their abilities are.
The digital accessibility policy document provides guidelines for ensuring that all digital content related to the “Pathways towards inclusion” project is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Key areas covered in the policy include:
- Introduction: Emphasizes the importance of making information and communication technologies (ICT) accessible to all users.
- Plain Language, Text Formatting, and Typefaces: Advocates for the use of simple language, clear text formatting, and readable typefaces to enhance accessibility.
- Design, Illustrations, and Graphic Elements: Focuses on creating intuitive, user-friendly designs and ensuring visual content is accessible.
- Project Website and Digital Content: Covers accessibility standards for the website, documents, presentations, videos, and social media.
- Standards and Compliance: Lists relevant accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1, ADA, European Accessibility Act.
- Accessibility of Events: Details best practices for organizing accessible in-person and online events, emphasizing the importance of universal design and accommodating diverse needs.
Overall, the document highlights the need to follow accessibility principles in all project outputs to promote inclusivity and remove barriers for people with disabilities.
