Inclusion & access
Accessibility Statement
ERA-LGBTI Equal Rights Association for the Western Balkans and Türkiye (“ERA”) is committed to ensuring that its digital content and services are accessible, inclusive, and usable for all individuals, including persons with disabilities.
This statement is aligned with
- EU Directive 2016/2102 on website and mobile app accessibility
- Berne Convention
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA
Scope of Application
This Accessibility Statement applies to the ERA website and all publicly available digital content hosted on it.
Commitment to Accessibility
ERA is committed to ensuring that digital accessibility is integrated into its communication and visibility practices, including within EU-funded projects.
We aim to ensure that all users can:
- Access information without barriers
- Navigate content easily
- Interact with digital materials in an inclusive way
Accessibility Measures Implemented
To support accessibility, ERA takes the following measures:
- Structuring content with clear headings and logical hierarchy
- Providing alternative text for images and non-text content where feasible
- Ensuring sufficient contrast between text and background
- Supporting keyboard navigation across key elements
- Avoiding overly complex layouts or inaccessible design patterns
- Using clear and understandable language
Accessibility in Publications and Visual Content
ERA produces a range of materials, including:
- Policy papers
- Research reports
- Social media content
- Event materials
We strive to ensure that these materials:
- Follow accessible design principles
- Use readable typography and contrast
- Are provided in formats that can be accessed across devices
Where full accessibility is not yet possible (e.g. legacy PDFs), we are working towards improvement.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process.
ERA is committed to:
- Regularly reviewing website accessibility
- Improving content and design standards
- Aligning with evolving EU accessibility requirements
Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, some areas of the website may not yet fully meet accessibility standards.
This may include:
- Older documents not optimized for accessibility
- Third-party embedded content
- Certain visual materials
We are actively working to address these limitations.
Feedback and Contact
If you encounter accessibility barriers or require content in an alternative format, please get in touch. ERA will make reasonable efforts to respond and provide a solution in a timely manner.
Please include:
- A description of the issue
- The page or content concerned
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the relevant national authority responsible for monitoring compliance with accessibility requirements.
Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with:
- Modern web browsers
- Assistive technologies where reasonably supported
Updates to This Statement
This Accessibility Statement may be updated periodically to reflect improvements or changes in legal requirements.
