Commitment and scope
Accessibility applies to the main portal, navigation, insights and selection records. Visitors should be able to understand content, reach important links and report a barrier without depending solely on visual presentation.
External websites reached through the directory have their own structures and responsibilities. Inclusion in the selection does not mean World Web Certified has validated the accessibility of all their pages.
Measures currently implemented
The portal uses a heading structure, a skip link to the main content, labelled navigation, visible focus states and keyboard-operable controls. Layouts adapt to narrow screens, and essential information does not rely solely on colour or imagery.
Selection screenshots are accompanied by the project name, a description and a text link. They support the record but are not required to understand the destination.
Technologies used
Pages rely on HTML, CSS and a limited amount of JavaScript for the menu and selection search. Primary editorial content remains in the HTML document and does not require dynamic loading to be read.
A recent browser improves presentation, while core information should remain available when motion is reduced, images do not load or JavaScript is unavailable.
Known limitations
This statement currently rests on technical and editorial self-evaluation, not a complete audit involving several assistive technologies and user profiles. We therefore make no formal WCAG conformance claim.
Long selection pages and some screenshots may require additional navigation. The integrated search reduces that length, while insights provide a contents section for direct access to individual topics.
Report a barrier
If an element is difficult to read, reach, understand or operate, include the exact page address, the intended action and the problem encountered. Mentioning the browser or assistive technology can help, but no sensitive data is needed.
Write to contact@worldwebcertified.com or use the contact page. A response may involve a correction, an explanation or an accessible alternative.
Keyboard, focus and navigation
Links, buttons, search fields and disclosure summaries should receive focus in a coherent order. A visible outline identifies the active element, while Escape closes the mobile menu or clears a search containing text.
Insight contents use internal links to identified headings. Back-to-top and skip links reduce repeated navigation.
Future changes should preserve these landmarks instead of requiring hover or touch gestures alone.
Readability and visual comfort
Text uses distinct contrast, adaptable widths and sizes that respond to the screen. Important links have textual labels, and decorative elements are hidden from assistive technologies when they convey no information.
The system preference for reduced motion disables smooth scrolling and shortens transitions. A simplified print mode removes navigation so the useful content remains.
Browser zoom should enlarge the page without causing horizontal scrolling on a narrow screen.
Assessment and continuous improvement
Current checks cover HTML structure, heading order, labels, identifiers, keyboard navigation, responsive behaviour and horizontal overflow at common viewport sizes.
Technical checks do not reproduce every lived situation. User feedback, assistive-technology testing and a future specialist audit may expose barriers that automated review cannot see.
Each reproducible issue should feed maintenance of the underlying component so the correction benefits every page that uses it.