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Accessibility Statement
Last updated: January 1, 2025
ECMBA is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the
user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website and services are
accessible to all users, regardless of ability.
1. Our Commitment
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of
technology or ability. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and follow
the principles of universal design. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
2.1 Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
2. Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:
- Semantic HTML structure for proper screen reader navigation
- Alternative text for all meaningful images and visual content
- Sufficient color contrast ratios meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards
- Keyboard navigation support throughout the website
- Clear and consistent navigation structure
- Responsive design that adapts to various screen sizes and devices
- Form labels and error messages that are clearly associated with their fields
- Focus indicators for keyboard users
- Skip navigation links for screen reader users
- ARIA landmarks and roles where appropriate
3. Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort at ECMBA. We are continuously working to improve our digital accessibility
through the following measures:
- Regular accessibility audits and testing using automated and manual methods
- Testing with assistive technologies including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
- Training our team on accessibility best practices and standards
- Incorporating accessibility requirements into our design and development processes
- Gathering feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement
4. Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some accessibility limitations may exist on our website:
- Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
- Video content may not always include closed captions or audio descriptions
- Some older documents may not be fully compatible with screen readers
- Certain interactive features may have limited keyboard support
We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our website.
5. Feedback and Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or
have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. We take all feedback seriously and will make reasonable
efforts to address your concerns.
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business
days.
6. Standards and Compliance
Our website strives to conform to the following standards:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for web accessibility
- European Accessibility Act (EAA) requirements where applicable
7. Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- JAWS screen reader (Windows)
- NVDA screen reader (Windows)
- VoiceOver screen reader (macOS and iOS)
- TalkBack screen reader (Android)
- Major browser zoom and high contrast modes
- Keyboard-only navigation on major browsers
8. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology.
We will post the updated statement on this page with a revised date.