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Accessibility statement

This site should be usable by as many people as possible, with or without assistive technology. This statement explains what we have aimed for, what we have checked and how to tell us when something does not work.

Aim

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 at level AA. Those guidelines cover text alternatives, keyboard access, contrast, resizing, navigation and the clarity of forms.

Accessibility is treated as part of the design, not as a separate check at the end. Where a compromise is unavoidable, we prefer the option that keeps the content available.

Features

Structure

Pages use landmarks, a single main heading and a logical heading order. A skip link allows keyboard users to move straight to the main content.

Keyboard access

Navigation, menus, filters and forms can be operated with a keyboard. Focus is visible and the escape key closes the mobile menu.

Reading and resizing

Text can be enlarged without loss of content. The layout adapts to narrow screens and does not require horizontal scrolling at common widths.

Colour and motion

Text and background colours are chosen for contrast. Motion is reduced when the operating system asks for that preference.

Forms

Fields have visible labels, required fields are indicated, and status messages are announced to assistive technology.

Images

The decorative mark is hidden from assistive technology. There are no informative images that lack a text alternative.

Feedback

If something prevents you from reading or using the site, please describe the page, the device or assistive technology you are using, and what you expected to happen. We will respond and, where possible, provide the content in another format.

Use the contact page for accessibility feedback, or the official conference contact page for matters relating to registration and the meeting.

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