Van Derlyn Gallery

Accessibility Statement for Van Derlyn Gallery

Van Derlyn Gallery is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that art should be accessible to all, and that includes ensuring our website is usable by everyone, regardless of ability or disability. We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible to people with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

Our commitment to accessibility includes:

• Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our standard.
• Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
• Providing captions and transcripts for multimedia content.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility issues.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software. We have tested our website with the following assistive technologies:

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• VoiceOver (Apple)

We strive to ensure our website functions seamlessly with these technologies, providing a smooth and accessible experience for all users.

Specific Measures to Ensure Accessibility

The Van Derlyn Gallery takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of its website:

• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our development practices.
• Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Van Derlyn Gallery is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Known Accessibility Issues

Despite our best efforts, there may be some accessibility issues on our website. We are aware of the following potential issues:

• Some older images may lack detailed alternative text. We are actively working to update these descriptions.
• Certain interactive elements may not be fully accessible via keyboard navigation. We are implementing solutions to improve keyboard accessibility.

We are committed to addressing these issues and continuously improving the accessibility of our website.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Van Derlyn Gallery relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers. You can contact us in the following ways:

• Email: accessibility@vanderlyngallery.nl
• Phone: +31 20 693 3185 (Ask for the accessibility coordinator, Liesbeth Vermeer)
• Postal Address: Van Derlyn Gallery, Prinsengracht 263-265, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a formal complaint with our accessibility officer, Liesbeth Vermeer, at the contact details listed above. We will investigate your complaint and provide a written response within 10 business days.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To enhance accessibility, we have implemented the following features:

Semantic HTML

We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to interpret and navigate.

ARIA Attributes

We utilize ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, improving the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making our website easier to read for users with low vision.

Alternative Text

We provide descriptive alternative text for all images, allowing screen readers to convey the content and purpose of images to users who cannot see them.

Resizable Text

Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality, accommodating users with visual impairments.

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

Our goal is to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. We are continually working to identify and address accessibility issues on our website.

The following table outlines our adherence to specific WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria: