Accessibility Statement

Keyboard Navigation

BaciScout is fully navigable using keyboard:

• Use Tab to move between interactive elements
• Use Shift+Tab to move backwards
• Use Enter or Space to activate buttons and links
• Use Arrow keys to navigate within menus and lists
• Use Escape to close modals and dropdowns

Skip Navigation Links

Press Tab at the start of any page to access skip links that jump directly to:

• Main content
• Navigation menu
• Filters (when logged in)
• Footer

Screen Reader Support

Our platform includes:

• Semantic HTML structure for proper heading hierarchy
• ARIA landmarks for easy navigation (banner, navigation, main, contentinfo)
• Descriptive labels for all form fields and buttons
• ARIA live regions for dynamic content updates
• Alt text for meaningful images

Visual Design

We've designed with accessibility in mind:

• Color contrast ratios meet or exceed WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 for text)
• Information is not conveyed by color alone
• Clear focus indicators on all interactive elements
• Responsive design works with screen magnifiers
• Dark mode support for reduced eye strain

Forms and Error Handling

Our forms include:

• Clear labels for all inputs
• Help text where needed
• Error messages announced to screen readers
• Clear indication of required fields
• Form validation with accessible error announcements

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

Third-Party Content

While we strive for full accessibility, some third-party content or integrations may have limitations:

• External tender documents from EU TED are not under our control
• Some embedded content may have varying accessibility levels

Technical Specifications

We recommend:

• Using modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) with latest version
• Enabling JavaScript for full functionality
• Using supported screen readers: NVDA (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), JAWS, TalkBack (Android)

We Welcome Your Feedback

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Response Timeline

We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 3 business days and will work to address any issues promptly.

Our Accessibility Architecture

BaciScout is built with accessibility-first principles:

• HTML5: Semantic markup for proper structure
• ARIA: Accessible Rich Internet Applications for dynamic content
• CSS: Focus indicators, skip links, high contrast support
• JavaScript: Keyboard event handling, focus management, ARIA live regions
• HTMX: Accessible dynamic content updates with live regions

Accessibility Testing Tools

We use:

• axe-core for automated accessibility testing
• Lighthouse for performance and accessibility scoring
• WAVE browser extension for visual feedback
• Manual testing with real assistive technologies

Continuous Monitoring

We integrate accessibility testing into our development process:

• Automated tests run on every code change
• Manual testing before major releases
• User feedback drives improvements
• Regular re-auditing of existing features