Accessibility Statement

Bella Arte Creativa is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services on our website. To that end, we are dedicated to making our site accessible to people with disabilities, including those who use assistive technologies.

Conformance Status

The Bella Arte Creativa website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the tab key and arrow keys.
• Screen Reader Compatibility: We have optimized our website to be compatible with screen reader software. Semantic HTML markup and ARIA attributes are used to provide screen readers with the necessary information to convey the content and structure of the page effectively.
• Alternative Text: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) so that users who are unable to see the images can understand their content. For example:
• Color Contrast: We have ensured that the color contrast between text and background colors meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards to make the text readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Resizable Text: Users can increase or decrease the text size on our website using their browser settings. The layout remains functional even at larger text sizes.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they are looking for.
• Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities. Form fields are properly labeled, and error messages are clear and informative.
• Video Accessibility: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Specific Measures to Ensure Accessibility

Bella Arte Creativa takes the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our website:

• Including accessibility as part of our ongoing website development process.
• Providing accessibility training for our content authors and developers.
• Performing regular accessibility audits and testing.
• Using semantic HTML to ensure proper structure and hierarchy.
• Providing text alternatives for non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast.
• Making our website keyboard navigable.
• Optimizing our website for screen readers.

Known Accessibility Issues

Despite our best efforts, we are aware of some accessibility issues on our website:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
• A few interactive elements may not have sufficient ARIA attributes.

We are actively working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Bella Arte Creativa website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement.

You can contact us at: accessibility@bellaartecreativa.com or call us at +39 0382 183648.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Bella Arte Creativa website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

Assessment Approach

Bella Arte Creativa assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The website was self-tested using various assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools.
• External evaluation: We will periodically engage with accessibility consultants to conduct independent audits.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Latest versions of screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS)
• Operating system screen magnifiers
• Speech recognition software

The website is tested for compatibility with the following browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Please contact us if you encounter any issues, and we will do our best to provide an alternative solution.

Some content may rely on third-party plugins or widgets, and we cannot guarantee the accessibility of these elements.

Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by: Dr. Sofia Rossi, Chief Accessibility Officer, Bella Arte Creativa.

Date

This statement was created on 15 June 2024 and last updated on 20 October 2024.

Additional Resources

For more information on web accessibility, please visit the following resources:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)