Accessibility statement

1 – Introduction
Industrial Valve Summit recognises the importance of digital accessibility as an essential requirement to ensure that all users, including those with sensory, motor or cognitive disabilities, can fully access and use its online content and services.

The objective is to uphold the principles of equality, non-discrimination and digital inclusion, in line with Directive (EU) 2016/2102 and the WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines.

2 – Applicable regulations
This statement is drafted in compliance with:

• Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites

• Italian Legislative Decree 106/2018 (implementation of the EU Directive in Italy)

• WCAG 2.2 Level AA international guidelines

• EN 301 549 technical standard for the accessibility of ICT products and services

• Section 508 (2017) for alignment with international references

3 – Compliance status
Following an automated check performed using professional tools (Powermapper Accessibility Checker), the website is currently partially compliant with the WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements.

4 – Verification methodology

• Technical analysis using automatic validation tools (Powermapper, WCAG 2.2 validator)

• Manual inspection of the main user paths

• Simulated reading with assistive technologies (screen readers, keyboard navigation)

• Comparison of results against Section 508 criteria

5 – Technologies used for the evaluation

Automated scanning tools:

• WAVE Accessibility Tool

• axe DevTools

• SiteImprove Accessibility Checker

Screen readers:

• NVDA (Windows 10, Chrome 131, Firefox 128)

• JAWS 2024.2409.2

• VoiceOver (macOS 14.6, Safari 17.6 and iOS 17.7)

Browsers:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Safari

Operating systems:

• Windows 10

• macOS 14.6

• iOS 17.7

6 – Identified issues

Level A:

• Some alt attributes for images contain generic file names (e.g., ivs_the-event, Bergamo_airport_logo) that do not provide meaningful descriptions for blind users

• Some images lack descriptive alt text or use placeholder text

• Certain links do not have an accessible name (aria-label or visible text) and appear empty to screen readers

• Non-compliant HTML structure: in some cases, <a> tags are improperly nested, causing reading issues with screen readers

• <button> elements lack an accessible name or aria-label

• CSS animations and transitions do not offer any mechanism for disabling them (e.g., prefers-reduced-motion)

Level AA:

• Insufficient keyboard focus visibility on some links (disabled outline)

• External windows (target="_blank") open without user warning

Level AAA (optional):

• No text indication that certain external links open in a new window

7 – Planned actions
The following corrective actions are recommended:

• Review all alt attributes for images and logos

• Fix links and buttons to ensure accessible names (aria-label)

• Remove <a> tag nesting not permitted by W3C standards

• Restore keyboard focus outlines for safe keyboard navigation

• Add warning messages or title attributes for links opening in new windows/tabs

• Implement prefers-reduced-motion preferences to allow users to disable animations

8 – Feedback mechanism
Users can report any access difficulties or usability issues by contacting:

• Email: info@promoberg.it

• Phone: +39 035 3230911

• PEC: amministrazione@pec.promoberg.it

   

9 – Complaint procedure
If the response is unsatisfactory, users may file a complaint with the Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale (AGID) using the form at:

https://form.agid.gov.it

10 – Periodic review
This statement will be reviewed periodically to update the compliance status in the event of structural or content changes to the website.