We are proud to announce that our website is now accessible!
This is an important milestone that demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity and the quality of the digital experience for all our visitors.
But what exactly does it mean to have an accessible website? And why should a company in the industrial sector invest in this type of optimization?
What is web accessibility
Web accessibility is the set of technologies and practices that allows anyone to navigate a website without encountering obstacles, regardless of their physical, cognitive or sensory abilities and the device used for browsing.
In simple terms: an accessible website is a website that works well for everyone, not just for those with perfect vision who use a traditional mouse.
Accessibility is aimed at people with:
- Visual disabilities (low vision, blindness, color blindness)
- Motor disabilities (difficulty using a mouse or keyboard)
- Hearing disabilities (for audio and video content)
- Cognitive disabilities (learning disorders, attention deficit)
- Temporary limitations (broken arms, temporary vision problems)
The numbers behind accessibility: a topic that concerns everyone
In Italy, according to the most recent ISTAT data, people with disabilities number approximately 2.9 million, equal to 5% of the population. These are mainly elderly people: almost 1.5 million are over 75 years old.
This means that one in twenty people could encounter difficulties navigating a non-accessible website.
Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people live with some form of disability. Yet, less than 5% of websites are fully accessible.
Our journey toward accessibility
To make the Tecra website accessible, we relied on EasytechGroup: a company specialized in web development and digital accessibility.
The process involved several technical aspects:
- Optimization of the structure to facilitate navigation with assistive technologies
- Improvement of color contrasts to ensure readability
- Implementation of a clear and logical content hierarchy
- Optimization for keyboard navigation
- Creation of alternative descriptions for images and multimedia content
The result is a website that complies with the WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), the international standard for web accessibility defined by the W3C, the body that governs web standards.
Our website now features an Accessibility Statement, a mandatory document that certifies the level of conformity achieved and which is updated annually.
An ongoing commitment
Accessibility is not a goal to be achieved once and for all, but an ongoing commitment. Our website will be monitored and updated regularly to maintain and improve the standards achieved, and the Accessibility Statement will be renewed annually as required by regulations.
We are convinced that investing in accessibility means investing in the overall quality of our digital presence. In a market increasingly attentive to the values of inclusion and social responsibility, the choice to make our website accessible to all represents not only an ethical and regulatory obligation, but also an opportunity to distinguish ourselves as a company that puts people at the center.
We invite you to visit the website www.tecratubes.com and discover how accessibility improves the browsing experience for everyone. Browse our product categories, consult technical datasheets and contact us for any needs.
If you have suggestions, feedback or questions about your browsing experience, we will be happy to listen: your contribution helps us improve constantly.