Standards we follow
This website is designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA, as required by the European standard EN 301 549 and by the AgID Guidelines on the accessibility of IT tools (Linee guida AgID sull’accessibilità degli strumenti informatici), which implement Italian Law 4/2004 (“Legge Stanca”) and Directive (EU) 2016/2102 for public-sector websites.
The site is hosted by SISSA, an Italian public institution. The official accessibility statement is compiled by the responsible body through the AgID online form and updated every year.
Official AgID accessibility statement: link soon available.
Accessibility features
- StructureSemantic HTML, one main heading per page, landmarks for header, navigation, main content and footer.
- KeyboardEvery function works with the keyboard, with a visible focus outline and a “Skip to content” link.
- ContrastText and controls meet the WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for large text and interface elements).
- Display settingsThe “Aa” button at the top of every page lets you enlarge the text (two sizes), switch to a high-contrast view and underline all links. Your choice is remembered on this device.
- MotionAll animations can be paused with the “Pause animations” button and stop automatically if your system is set to reduce motion.
- Text alternativesImages have alternative text; decorative graphics are hidden from screen readers.
- Responsive & zoomContent reflows on small screens and up to 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling.
- LanguageThe page language is declared, so screen readers pronounce the text correctly.
- No third-party trackingFonts and assets are served from this website; no content from other sites is loaded while browsing.
The site is checked with automated tools (axe-core) and manual tests with keyboard and screen readers.
Content not yet fully accessible
- PDF documents (programme, abstract book) will be published in accessible, tagged format; earlier drafts may not be.
- The online forms for abstract submission and registration are provided by the organizing secretariat on an external platform, which has its own accessibility statement.
- External services linked from the site (maps, transport operators) are outside our control.
Report a problem
If you find content you cannot access, or have suggestions, write to trf5.trieste@keycongressi.it. We will reply within 30 days and, where possible, provide the information in an accessible format.
If you are not satisfied
If the reply is unsatisfactory, or you receive no reply within 30 days, you can report it to the Digital Ombudsman (Difensore civico per il digitale) at AgID.