Accessibility Policy

Effective Date: June 2025
Materahub is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to satisfy the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA[cite: 13, 14].

1. Measures to Support Accessibility

Materahub takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of materahub.com:

  • Integration of accessibility as part of our mission and values.
  • Continuous monitoring and regular audits of our digital platforms using automated tools like Lighthouse[cite: 10, 11].
  • Implementation of a custom accessibility framework tailored to our website’s structure.

2. Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities[cite: 11, 12]. Our website is designed to be compliant with WCAG 2.1 level AA[cite: 13, 14].

3. Technical Features: Materahub Accessibility Core

To meet our accessibility goals, we have developed and implemented a dedicated plugin: Materahub Accessibility Core. This custom tool provides several features to assist users in navigating our content:

Feature Benefit
High Contrast Mode Corrects insufficient contrast ratios to ensure text is readable[cite: 13, 14].
Bigger Text (Smart Zoom) Scales the entire interface proportionally for better legibility[cite: 59].
Dyslexic Font Applies specialized typography to aid users with dyslexia.
Animation Control Allows users to stop moving elements to prevent distractions.
Skip to Content Enables keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation links[cite: 234, 235].

Our system also includes a Smart Labeler that automatically assigns discernible names to links and alternative text to images, ensuring clear communication for screen reader users[cite: 61, 62, 75].

4. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Materahub. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

  • Email: info@materahub.com
  • Address: Via Luigi Einaudi, 73/B, 75100 Matera, Basilicata, Italy

5. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of materahub.com relies on the following technologies to work with the combination of web browsers and assistive technologies[cite: 80, 81]:

  • HTML [cite: 135, 136]
  • WAI-ARIA [cite: 143, 144]
  • CSS
  • JavaScript