Accessibility Statement for Galleria d'Arte Firenze

Galleria d'Arte Firenze is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to conform 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, regardless of their abilities. Therefore, we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide a seamless experience for all users.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Galleria d'Arte Firenze takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues. These audits are performed by accessibility experts and internal staff.
• WCAG Compliance: We design and develop our website to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This includes ensuring that our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
• Assistive Technology Support: Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements on our website are navigable using a keyboard. This ensures that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
• Alternative Text for Images: We provide meaningful alternative text for all images on our website. This allows screen reader users to understand the content and purpose of the images. For example, an image showcasing Michelangelo's David in our gallery will have alt text like: "Michelangelo's David sculpture, a Renaissance masterpiece displayed at Galleria d'Arte Firenze." Similarly, a painting by a contemporary Florentine artist will be described as: "Abstract painting by Isabella Rossi, a contemporary artist featured at Galleria d'Arte Firenze."
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We maintain a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
• Readable Content: We use clear and concise language, and we format our content to be easily readable. We also provide options for users to adjust the font size and contrast.
• Video Accessibility: All videos embedded on our site include captions and transcripts, ensuring the content is accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. For example, a video featuring an interview with sculptor Marco Bellini will include captions detailing the conversation about his artistic process.

Specific Accessibility Features

Screen Reader Compatibility

Our website is tested with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver to ensure compatibility. We use semantic HTML to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to interpret and convey information to users. For example, heading tags are used appropriately to create a clear content outline, and ARIA attributes are employed to provide additional context where necessary. Forms are labeled correctly, and error messages are clear and informative for screen reader users.

Keyboard Navigation

Users can navigate our entire website using only a keyboard. Tab order is logical and intuitive, and focus indicators are clearly visible. This ensures that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality. For instance, tabbing through the gallery page will highlight each artwork with a distinct focus ring, allowing users to easily select and view details about a specific piece.

Alternative Text for Images and Non-Text Content

We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and other non-text content. This allows screen reader users to understand the purpose and context of these elements. Infographics detailing the history of Florentine art are accompanied by alt text summarizing the key historical periods and their characteristics.

Color Contrast

We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness. We use tools to check color contrast ratios and make adjustments as needed. The site design utilizes a carefully selected palette that ensures contrast ratios meet WCAG guidelines, for example, using dark text on light backgrounds or vice-versa.

Adjustable Font Sizes

Users can adjust the font size of our content using their browser settings or assistive technology. This allows users to customize the text to their preferred reading size. The website's CSS is designed to allow for text resizing without causing layout issues or overlapping content.

Video Captions and Transcripts

All video content on our website includes captions and transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Captions are synchronized with the audio, and transcripts provide a text-based alternative to the video content. Each video has a dedicated transcript linked below the video player, offering a complete textual version of the audio and on-screen descriptions.

Assistive Technologies Supported

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

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnifiers (ZoomText, MAGic)
• Voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• Keyboard navigation

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some limitations may exist. We are aware of the following potential issues and are working to address them:

• Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or replacing them with accessible versions.
• Third-party content (e.g., embedded videos from external platforms) may not always be fully accessible. We encourage third-party providers to adhere to accessibility standards.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Galleria d'Arte Firenze. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website. You can contact us at:

• Email: accessibility@gdfirenze.com
• Phone: +39 388 632 899
• Address: Via dei Tornabuoni, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

We will respond to your feedback as soon as possible.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can file a formal complaint with the Italian Agency for Digital Italy (AgID): https://www.agid.gov.it/. (This is a fictionalized process, please adapt to actual legal requirements if needed).

Date

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.