Accessibility Statement

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

(European Accessibility Act – Directive (EU) 2019/882)

1. Scope of Application

This Accessibility Statement applies to the website:

www.garboli.com

Operated by: Brusa & Garboli S.r.l.

This website falls within the scope of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) as implemented at national level.

2. Applicable Standards and Legal Framework

This website is designed and maintained with reference to the following standards and regulations:

  • European Accessibility Act
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 – Level AA
  • EN 301 549 (latest applicable version)
  • Applicable national transposition legislation

3. Compliance Status

This website is currently:

Partially compliant

with the requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549.

Non-compliance is limited to specific areas detailed below and is subject to ongoing remediation activities.

4. Technical Environment

The website is developed using:

  • WordPress CMS
  • Third-party themes and plugins
  • Standard web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript)

While efforts are made to ensure accessibility, certain limitations may arise from:

  • third-party components
  • legacy theme structures
  • plugin-generated interfaces not fully compliant with accessibility standards

The website also integrates a third-party accessibility support tool provided by Iubenda, offering user-side customization features such as visual adjustments and navigation aids.

This tool is intended to enhance usability for certain users but does not replace compliance with accessibility standards at code and content level.

5. Non-compliant Content

The following accessibility issues have been identified through expert audit.

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5.1 Perceivable (WCAG Principle 1)

  • Some non-text content lacks appropriate alternative text (WCAG 1.1.1)
  • Inconsistent semantic structure and improper use of headings (WCAG 1.3.1)
  • Insufficient color contrast in certain UI components (WCAG 1.4.3)

5.2 Operable (WCAG Principle 2)

  • Incomplete keyboard accessibility in navigation menus and interactive elements (WCAG 2.1.1)
  • Absence of skip navigation mechanisms (WCAG 2.4.1)
  • Non-descriptive link texts in some contexts (WCAG 2.4.4)
  • Inconsistent focus visibility (WCAG 2.4.7)

5.3 Understandable (WCAG Principle 3)

  • Form fields without properly associated labels (WCAG 3.3.2)
  • Error handling not fully accessible to assistive technologies (WCAG 3.3.1)

5.4 Robust (WCAG Principle 4)

  • Interactive components (e.g. menus, sliders) not fully compliant with assistive technologies (WCAG 4.1.2)
  • Incomplete or inconsistent use of ARIA attributes

6. Disproportionate Burden

At the time of publication, no accessibility issues have been classified as disproportionate burden under Article 14 of the European Accessibility Act.

However, certain technical limitations related to third-party WordPress components may require progressive remediation.

7. Ongoing Remediation Plan

Brusa & Garboli S.r.l. has initiated a structured accessibility improvement plan, including:

  • Refactoring of HTML structure toward semantic compliance
  • Implementation of keyboard-accessible navigation patterns
  • Revision of color contrast across UI components
  • Standardization of form accessibility (labels, validation, error handling)
  • Review and replacement of non-compliant WordPress plugins where necessary
  • Progressive alignment of dynamic components with ARIA Authoring Practices

The organization acknowledges that accessibility overlays or widgets alone are not sufficient to ensure compliance and is therefore prioritizing structural improvements at code level.

8. Third-Party Content Disclaimer

Certain parts of the website may rely on third-party tools, plugins, or integrations that are not fully controlled by Brusa & Garboli S.r.l.

While efforts are made to select accessible solutions, full compliance of third-party components cannot be guaranteed at all times.

9. Feedback and Accessibility Requests

Users may report accessibility issues or request accessible alternatives via:

📧 Email: garboli@garboli.com

All requests will be handled within 30 days, in accordance with applicable regulations.

10. Enforcement Procedure

If no satisfactory response is received within the stated timeframe, users may contact the national enforcement body: Agency for Digital Italy through official channels provided on their website.

11. Statement Preparation

  • Date of preparation: April 30, 2026
  • Assessment method:The accessibility evaluation was conducted using automated testing tools and AI-assisted analysis, based on recognized accessibility standards and best practices.

    Automated and AI-based assessments provide partial coverage of WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements and may not detect all accessibility barriers, particularly those requiring manual testing (e.g. screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and user interaction flows).

    A full manual accessibility audit is planned as part of the ongoing compliance roadmap.

  • Last review: To be updated periodically, at least annually or upon significant website changes

12. Accessibility Support Tools Disclaimer

This website includes an accessibility support widget provided by Iubenda, which allows users to customize certain visual and interaction settings.

While this tool may improve usability for some users, it does not guarantee full compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA or EN 301 549 requirements.

Accessibility is being addressed primarily through ongoing technical improvements to the website’s structure, content, and functionality.

Preparation of this Statement

This statement was prepared on April 30, 2026.

Assessment Method

The evaluation was carried out through:

  • Expert manual accessibility audit
  • Review against WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria
  • Structural analysis of code and UI components

Feedback and Contact Information

Users can report accessibility issues or request alternative content via:

Email: garboli@garboli.com

Requests will be handled within 30 days from receipt.

Enforcement Procedure

In case of an unsatisfactory response or no response within 30 days, users may contact the Agency for Digital Italy through its official channels.

Commitment to Accessibility

Brusa & Garboli S.r.l. is committed to continuously improving the accessibility of its website by:

  • Enhancing semantic page structure
  • Improving keyboard navigation
  • Ensuring adequate color contrast
  • Providing accessible labels for forms
  • Optimizing interactive components for assistive technologies