We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and we are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience – regardless of ability.
To achieve this, we aim to comply as closely as possible with the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1), at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with different types of disabilities. Following these guidelines helps ensure that our website is usable by people who are blind, have motor impairments, visual impairments, cognitive disabilities, and more.
The website utilizes several technologies to maintain accessibility at all times. An accessibility interface allows users to adjust the site’s design and user interface (UI) to their individual needs. In addition, an AI-based application runs in the background, continuously optimizing the site’s accessibility. This application remediates the website’s HTML, adapts its functionality for screen readers, and enhances keyboard navigation for users with motor impairments.
Our website uses ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) and behavioral adjustments to ensure that visitors using screen readers can read, understand, and interact with the site’s content. As soon as a screen-reader user enters the website, they are prompted to activate a dedicated Screen Reader Profile for smoother navigation.
To ensure continuous accessibility, we regularly analyze the website’s components. This includes:
The background process also scans all images on the site and automatically provides relevant ALT text descriptions using object recognition. Text embedded within images is extracted using OCR (optical character recognition).
Screen reader adjustments can be activated at any time by pressing Alt+1. These adjustments are compatible with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
The website is fully operable using only a keyboard. Supported functions include:
Navigating with Tab and Shift+Tab
Keyboard users also have access to a content-skip menu by pressing Alt+2, or by encountering it as the first element when navigating. Pop-ups automatically capture keyboard focus when opened.
Shortcut keys are also available to jump directly to specific elements:
We aim to support as many browsers and assistive technologies as possible so users can choose the tools that work best for them. The website is compatible with over 95% of the user market share, including:
Despite our best efforts, there may still be parts of the site that are not fully accessible, are undergoing improvements, or lack an appropriate technical solution. We are committed to continually improving accessibility by updating, adding new features, and adopting new technologies.
For more information, please visit our technical provider at www.selma.se.
For questions, feedback, or contact: info@chalmersventures.com