Accessibility

Our Commitment

Euro-CNS Pathology Learn is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Motor impairments
• Cognitive disabilities

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

• All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Tab order follows a logical sequence
• Focus indicators are visible
• Skip links allow navigation to main content

Screen Reader Support

• Images have descriptive alt text
• Form fields have associated labels
• Headings are properly structured
• ARIA landmarks identify page regions

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Content does not rely solely on color to convey information
• Focus states are clearly visible

Whole Slide Image Viewer

Our WSI viewer includes:

• Keyboard controls for navigation and zoom
• Screen reader announcements for viewport changes
• High contrast mode option
• Adjustable annotation colors

Known Limitations

We are aware of some areas where accessibility can be improved:

• Complex visualizations: Some advanced slide overlays may have limited screen reader support
• Live sessions: Real-time collaboration features may have delayed accessibility updates

We are actively working to address these limitations.

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Pathology Learn. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@euro-cns.org

When reporting an issue, please include:

• Description of the problem
• Page URL where the issue occurred
• Browser and assistive technology used
• Any error messages received

Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve accessibility issues as quickly as possible.

Third-Party Content

Some course content may be provided by third parties. While we require partners to meet accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content.

Continuous Improvement

We conduct regular accessibility audits and testing to ensure ongoing compliance. Our development team receives accessibility training to integrate best practices into new features.