Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to ensuring the EEIT platform is accessible to all users

Our Standard

The Eastern European Institute for Trade is committed to ensuring that its digital platform is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. Accessibility is not an afterthought — it is a foundational design principle embedded in our development process.

Visual Accessibility

High contrast ratios exceeding WCAG AA standards across all text and interactive elements
Scalable typography that respects browser zoom settings up to 200%
Color is never used as the sole means of conveying information
All images and visual elements include descriptive alternative text
Consistent visual hierarchy using size, weight, and spacing rather than color alone

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements are reachable and operable via keyboard
Visible focus indicators on all focusable elements
Logical tab order following the visual reading sequence
Skip-to-content links for efficient navigation
Keyboard-accessible dropdown menus and modal dialogs

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML structure with appropriate heading hierarchy
ARIA labels and roles for complex interactive components
Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
Form inputs with associated labels and error descriptions
Live regions for dynamic content updates

Motion and Animation

Respects prefers-reduced-motion system preference
No auto-playing media or content that flashes more than three times per second
Animations are decorative and do not convey essential information
All animated transitions can be bypassed without loss of functionality

Content Accessibility

Clear, concise language appropriate for an international institutional audience
Consistent navigation patterns across all pages
Descriptive page titles and meta information for each route
Structured data and semantic markup for assistive technology compatibility
Responsive design that adapts to all viewport sizes and orientations

Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the EEIT platform. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us through our Contact page. We take all accessibility reports seriously and will respond within 5 business days.