Accessibility Statement | Athanor Foundation

Our Commitment

Athanor Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to knowledge and research, regardless of ability or assistive technology used.

Conformance Status

Standard: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

Status: Partially conformant

"Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to achieve full conformance.

Measures We Take

We've built comprehensive accessibility features into our documentation system:

Core Accessibility Features

Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy (h1-h6), ARIA landmarks, and structural elements
Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements fully accessible via keyboard (Tab, Enter, Escape, Arrow keys)
Screen reader optimization: Tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver - descriptive labels and announcements
Color contrast: Exceeds WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 minimum for text, 3:1 for UI components)
Resizable text: Support for browser zoom up to 200% without loss of functionality or content
Focus indicators: Clear, visible focus states for all interactive elements (2px primary color outline)

Advanced Accessibility Tools

Our documentation system includes cutting-edge accessibility features:

Text-to-Speech (TTS): Built-in audio narration using browser speech synthesis. Features adjustable speed (0.5x-2x), voice selection, play/pause controls, and real-time sentence highlighting that follows narration. Works completely offline (no data sent to servers). Supports all modern browsers. Open access: Audio content remains under CC BY 4.0 license - use for personal, educational, and research purposes with attribution.
Focus Mode: Distraction-free full-screen reading view that hides navigation and UI elements while maintaining accessibility features. Optimized typography with centered content, increased line height, and keyboard shortcut (F) for quick toggle. Ideal for deep concentration.
Table of Contents: Sticky sidebar with collapsible document structure (H2-H4 levels). Shows current position, enables instant section jumping, and provides screen reader landmark navigation. Auto-generated from document headings.
Advanced Search: Full-text search with fuzzy matching (finds results even with typos), keyboard navigation (⌘ K / Ctrl+K), result highlighting, and section-level granularity. Searches across all documentation instantly.
Reading Progress: Visual indicator showing document completion percentage - helps users track position in long documents and estimate reading time remaining.

Document Export Accessibility

Our export system produces fully accessible documents under open licensing:

PDF Export - Client-Side Generation: High-quality PDFs generated entirely in your browser (no server upload). Includes tagged structure for screen readers, semantic heading hierarchy (H1-H6), searchable text (never flattened images), embedded metadata (title, author, language, keywords), WCAG AA compliant contrast, proper paragraph spacing, and professional typography (10.5pt body, 1.4 line-height). Download watermark includes source URL and date for proper citation.
LaTeX Export - Academic Quality: Clean, semantic LaTeX source suitable for custom compilation. Compatible with accessibility packages (axessibility.sty), includes hyperref metadata, proper sectioning commands, and can compile to accessible PDF/A format. Ideal for academic submissions and archival.
Open Licensing (CC BY 4.0): All exported documents are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. You may print, share, adapt, and use in teaching or research - attribution required. Watermarks help ensure proper citation and academic integrity.
Privacy by Design: All exports generated client-side - we never see what you export, when, or how many times. Complete privacy for your research workflow.

Visual Design for Accessibility

Dark mode: Fully accessible dark theme with maintained contrast ratios and reduced eye strain
Consistent layout: Predictable, familiar structure across all pages
Clear link descriptions: No ambiguous "click here" links - all links describe their destination
Alternative text: Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images and icons
Form labels: All inputs properly labeled with visible labels and ARIA attributes
Error messages: Clear, actionable error messages associated with form fields

Open Access & Licensing for Accessibility

Accessibility isn't just about technical features - it's also about removing legal and financial barriers to knowledge.

Creative Commons BY 4.0 License:

Free to access: All our research and documentation is freely accessible to everyone, forever
Free to adapt: You can create accessible versions (e.g., Braille, large print, simplified language) without asking permission
Free to share: Distribute adapted versions to your community, classroom, or institution
Only requirement: Attribute "Athanor Foundation" with a link to the source

Why this matters for accessibility:

Educational institutions: Can create course materials in accessible formats without licensing fees
Assistive technology developers: Can integrate our content into specialized tools and apps
Translation projects: Can translate to underrepresented languages to reach more communities
Accessibility advocates: Can remix and reformat content for specific disability communities

Our open licensing policy means accessibility innovations aren't blocked by copyright - they're encouraged.

Known Issues

We are committed to transparency about limitations:

Third-party embedded content: External videos and embeds may not be fully accessible. We're working with providers and adding alternatives where possible.
Complex technical diagrams: Some research diagrams contain dense information. We provide comprehensive text descriptions and are working on interactive alternatives.
Dynamic interactions: Some advanced features may require JavaScript. Core content remains accessible without JavaScript.

We actively prioritize accessibility in all new features and continuously work to improve existing content.

Compatible Technologies

This website relies on:

HTML5
CSS (TailwindCSS v4)
JavaScript (Next.js/React)
SVG graphics

Compatible with:

Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
Keyboard navigation: Full support

Assessment Approach

We evaluate accessibility through:

Self-evaluation: Internal team reviews
Automated testing: Tools like axe, Lighthouse
Manual keyboard testing: Full keyboard navigation checks
Screen reader testing: Regular testing with multiple screen readers
User feedback: Input from users with disabilities

Last Reviewed: December 2025
Next Review: June 2026

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on accessibility!

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on our website, please let us know:

Email: accessibility@athanor.se

Please include:

Page URL where you encountered the issue
Description of the problem
Assistive technology used (if applicable)
Browser and version

Response Time: Within 5 business days

Enforcement & Complaints

If you're not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact:

Swedish Agency for Digital Government (DIGG)
Website: https://www.digg.se
Email: tillganglighet@digg.se

Note: While Athanor Foundation is a private organization, we voluntarily commit to public sector accessibility standards as a matter of principle.

Alternative Formats

If you need content in an alternative format (large print, audio, simplified language), please contact us:

Email: accessibility@athanor.se

Turnaround: 5-10 business days

Ongoing Improvements

Our commitment to accessibility is continuous:

New features: Every new feature undergoes accessibility review before release (keyboard navigation, screen reader testing, color contrast verification)
User feedback: We actively incorporate accessibility feedback from our community - your input directly shapes our improvements
Technology updates: As browsers and assistive technologies evolve, we update our implementation to leverage new capabilities
Content quality: Regular audits of existing documentation to ensure descriptions remain accurate and helpful

We prioritize accessibility alongside all other development work - it's not a separate initiative, it's built into everything we do.