Accessibility Statement for ExCaR Website

At the EXCAR Group, we believe that access to knowledge is a universal right. That's why our website is built with accessibility at its core. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can engage with our research content. Here's what you need to know:

We follow the POUR principle of accessibility:

  • Perceptible: We ensure our content is easy to see and understand. Images are described for those who can't see them.

  • Operable:We make our website easy to navigate. You can use your keyboard to move around, and our forms and buttons are user-friendly.

  • Understandable: Our content is clear and easy to understand. We use simple language and organize information logically.

  • Robust: We build our website to work with different technologies, so it remains accessible even as new technologies emerge.

Our website follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and we're proud to announce that we've achieved AA compliance status.

Different Compliance Levels:

  • Level A (Minimum): At this level, we ensure that the most basic accessibility features are in place, making the content more accessible to a broader audience.

  • Level AA (Intermediate): This is the level we've achieved. It means that, in addition to Level A compliance, we've implemented specific accessibility features to enhance our website's usability for individuals with disabilities.

  • Level AAA (Advanced): At this highest level, we go above and beyond to provide the most comprehensive accessibility features, making our website even more inclusive.

Our commitment to accessibility means we're continuously working to improve our website's accessibility to meet these standards. We want to provide an accessible and user-friendly digital space for everyone.

Known Limitations:

While we strive for excellence, we do recognize that there may still be areas where we face limitations. For example, some of our research content or published papers may involve complex and highly specialized language, which can pose challenges in understanding. We're working on making it clearer and more understandable for all users.

Reporting Accessibility Difficulties:

  • E-mail: trine.moholdt@ntnu.no
  • Postal Address: Dept of Department of Circulation and Imaging, AHL center, Øya, NTNU AHL center, Øya, NTNU Trondheim, Norway
  • We are here to help and to address any difficulties promptly.

    Future Accessibility Goals:

    Our commitment to accessibility extends to ongoing improvements. We aspire to make our website even more accessible and user-friendly, addressing current limitations and providing more clarity in understanding complex research content.

    At EXCAR Group, we are dedicated to making research and knowledge accessible to all. Thank you for your understanding, collaboration, and support as we look forward to serving you better in the future, improving both our website's accessibility and the clarity of our research content.

    Test and assessment of the website:

    STEM-ABCS AS and its partners have tested and evaluated the website by

  • Self evaluation.
  • End-user testing.