Accessibility

On this Barcelona City Council website, the following aspects have been considered to give users easy access to all content and features.

  • Multi-browser

    Pages can be viewed correctly on the various browsers used for the analysis (Mozilla, Internet Explorer, Safari and Chrome).

  • Consistent browsing

    Consistency is maintained on the website, ensuring that browsing is coherent on all pages and offering users a pleasing experience.

  • Distractions

    There are no interferences such as content flickering, exaggerated blinking or audio that starts automatically.

  • Headings

    The page headings provide the name of the website and section so that users can contextualise the information.

  • Headers and lists

    The headers and lists are correctly indicated.

  • Images

    Images have text alternatives.

  • Text images

    Except for logos or trademark images, content is generally configurable because text images are avoided.

  • Colour contrast

    The website’s visual features (font type, text colour and background) have been defined using the style sheet. It is required to follow the accessibility guidelines for the contrast ratio on double AA level.

  • Forms

    The forms contain the correct labels and associated controls.

  • Audiovisual texts

    Audiovisual texts with relevant information are subtitled.

  • Viewing audiovisual texts

    Audiovisual players are accessible to users on any type of device, keyboard users and people with vision impairment.

  • Social networks

    Social media plug-ins are accessible and have text alternatives.

  • Language

    The language on the webpages is correctly indicated.

  • Language style

    The language style is simple and suitable for its target audience.