{"id":7176,"date":"2025-09-11T16:48:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kobelgroup.com\/?page_id=7176"},"modified":"2025-10-24T18:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:15:21","slug":"accessibility-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/accessibility-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Declaration of accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7176\" class=\"elementor elementor-7176\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff2b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d4ff2b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-919ca53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"919ca53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Declaration of accessibility<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-976bba9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"976bba9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c8036 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38c8036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Last updated: October 24, 2025<\/em><\/p><h4>General<\/h4><p>Kobel srl is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continuously improve the user experience for everyone, applying relevant accessibility standards to create an inclusive digital environment.<\/p><p>At Kobel srl, we believe that digital accessibility is not just a legal requirement, but a fundamental human right. We are committed to ensuring that our website <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com<\/a> be accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use.<\/p><h4>Measures to support accessibility<\/h4><p>Kobel srl adopts the following measures to ensure the accessibility of <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com<\/a>:<\/p><h4>Organizational Measures<\/h4><ul><li>Including accessibility in our mission and company values<\/li><li>Integrating accessibility into internal policies and procedures<\/li><li>Incorporating accessibility into procurement processes and supplier requirements<\/li><li>Appointment of an accessibility manager or guarantor<\/li><li>Continuing accessibility training for developers, designers, and content editors<\/li><li>Assign accessibility goals and responsibilities across all departments<\/li><li>Using formal quality assurance and accessibility testing methods and protocols<\/li><\/ul><h4>Technical Measures<\/h4><ul><li>Regular accessibility audits, both automatic and manual<\/li><li>Implementation of the <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines<\/a> on all digital properties<\/li><li>Usability testing with people with disabilities to validate real-world accessibility<\/li><li>Continuous monitoring and improvement of accessibility features<\/li><\/ul><h4>Compliance status<\/h4><p>The <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/Understanding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)<\/a> They define requirements to improve the accessibility of content for people with disabilities. The guidelines provide three levels of compliance: A, AA, and AAA.<\/p><p><strong>The site <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com<\/a> is fully compliant with the <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG21\/quickref\/?currentsidebar=%23col_overview&amp;levels=aaa&amp;technologies=smil%2Cpdf%2Cflash%2Csl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA<\/a>. \u201cFully compliant\u201d means that the content completely meets the accessibility standard without exceptions.<\/strong><\/p><p>This site also complies with:<\/p><ul><li><a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.section508.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (USA)<\/a><\/li><li><a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/resources\/web-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a><\/li><li><a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsi.org\/deliver\/etsi_en\/301500_301599\/301549\/03.02.01_60\/en_301549v030201p.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Standard EN 301 549<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h4>Technical specifications<\/h4><p>The site <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com<\/a> It relies on the following technologies to ensure compatibility with browsers and assistive technologies:<\/p><ul><li><strong>HTML5:<\/strong> Semantic structure of the document<\/li><li><strong>WAI-ARIA:<\/strong> Advanced attributes for accessibility of complex interactions<\/li><li><strong>CSS3:<\/strong> Responsive design and accessible styles<\/li><li><strong>JavaScript:<\/strong> Progressive improvement for accessible features<\/li><\/ul><p>The site is developed according to the principles of \u201cprogressive enhancement\u201d, ensuring that the main features remain available even with JavaScript disabled.<\/p><h4>Evaluation approach<\/h4><p>Kobel srl has evaluated the accessibility of the site using the following methods:<\/p><h4>Automatic Tests<\/h4><ul><li>Regular automatic scans with the platform <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/webability.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebAbility.io<\/a><\/li><li>Integrating accessibility monitoring into the development workflow<\/li><li>Full accessibility audits every month<\/li><\/ul><h4>Manual Tests<\/h4><ul><li>Reviews conducted by certified accessibility professionals<\/li><li>Keyboard navigation test on all interactive elements<\/li><li>Test with screen reader (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)<\/li><li>Checking color contrast according to WCAG AA standards<\/li><\/ul><h4>Testing with Users<\/h4><ul><li>Usability testing with people with disabilities<\/li><li>Collecting feedback from assistive technology users<\/li><li>Regular studies on accessible user experience<\/li><\/ul><h4>WebAbility.io Accessibility Widget<\/h4><p>This site uses the <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/webability.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebAbility.io accessibility widget<\/a> which provides additional assistive features beyond the standard web accessibility requirements:<\/p><h4>Accessibility profiles for people with disabilities<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Safe Profile for Epilepsy:<\/strong> Eliminates flash and reduces colors that can trigger seizures<\/li><li><strong>Profile for the Visually Impaired:<\/strong> Improves readability and visual contrast<\/li><li><strong>ADHD Profile:<\/strong> Reduces distractions and promotes concentration<\/li><li><strong>Cognitive Disability Profile:<\/strong> Provides reading and concentration aids<\/li><li><strong>Keyboard Navigation Profile:<\/strong> Optimize keyboard-only navigation<\/li><li><strong>Profile for Blind Users:<\/strong> Optimized for use with screen readers<\/li><\/ul><h4>Additional widget features<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Text Adjustments:<\/strong> Size increase to 200%, highly readable font<\/li><li><strong>Colors and Contrast:<\/strong> High contrast mode, color blind adjustments<\/li><li><strong>Content Highlighting:<\/strong> Highlight relevant links, buttons, and sections<\/li><li><strong>Navigation Supports:<\/strong> Reading ruler, visual guide and content magnification<\/li><li><strong>Support for Motor Disabilities:<\/strong> Improved focus indicators and clickable areas<\/li><li><strong>Animation Controls:<\/strong> Pause animations and reduce motion for vestibular disorders<\/li><\/ul><h4>Feedback<\/h4><p>We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the site. <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com<\/a>. Please report any accessibility barriers you encounter:<\/p><p><strong>Accessibility Contact:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> info@kobelfloor.com<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Response times:<\/strong> We aim to respond within 2-3 business days and resolve issues within 5-10 days, depending on complexity.<\/p><h4>Browser and assistive technology compatibility<\/h4><p>The site is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:<\/p><h4>Screen Reader<\/h4><ul><li><strong>NVDA<\/strong> (Windows) \u2013 fully supported<\/li><li><strong>JAWS<\/strong> (Windows) \u2013 full compatibility<\/li><li><strong>VoiceOver<\/strong> (macOS\/iOS) \u2013 native Apple support<\/li><li><strong>TalkBack<\/strong> (Android) \u2013 mobile optimization<\/li><li><strong>Dragon Naturally Speaking<\/strong> \u2013 compatibility with voice recognition software<\/li><\/ul><h4>Browser<\/h4><ul><li>Recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge<\/li><li>Mobile browsers on iOS Safari and Android Chrome<\/li><li>Browser zoom up to 200% without horizontal scrolling<\/li><li>High contrast mode support<\/li><\/ul><h4>Other assistive technologies<\/h4><ul><li>Speech recognition software (Dragon, Windows Speech Recognition)<\/li><li>Switch navigation devices and software<\/li><li>Eye-tracking systems and head-mounted mice<\/li><li>Keyboards and alternative input devices<\/li><li>Magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)<\/li><\/ul><h4>Known limitations and workarounds<\/h4><p>Despite our best efforts, there may be some accessibility limitations. Below are known limitations and planned solutions:<\/p><p><strong>1. Third-party content:<\/strong> Some widgets or embedded videos may not be fully accessible. We work with vendors to improve compliance.<\/p><p><strong>2. Legacy PDF Documents:<\/strong> Some older documents may not be fully accessible; we are gradually updating them.<\/p><p><strong>3. Real-time content:<\/strong> Such as live chat or dynamic updates, may have accessibility limitations. We provide alternative communication channels.<\/p><p><strong>Actions in progress:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Continuous improvements in accessibility<\/li><li>Periodic reviews of third-party vendors<\/li><li>Proactive identification and resolution of barriers<\/li><li>Integrating user feedback into development processes<\/li><\/ul><h4>Current Conformity Assessment<\/h4><p>This statement was drawn up on 24 October 2025 using the <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.webability.io\/statement-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebAbility.io Accessibility Statement Generator<\/a> and manual assessment tools. The last review was performed on October 24, 2025.<\/p><p><strong>Compliance Status:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>WCAG 2.1 AA: \u2705 Fully Compliant<\/li><li>Section 508: \u2705 Compliant<\/li><li>ADA Title III: \u2705 Compliant<\/li><li>EN 301 549: \u2705 Compliant<\/li><\/ul><h4>Formal approval of the declaration<\/h4><p>This Accessibility Statement is endorsed by:<\/p><p><strong>Kobel srl<\/strong><br \/><strong>Accessibility Manager<\/strong><br \/><strong>E-mail:<\/strong> info@kobelfloor.com<br \/><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 24, 2025<\/p><hr \/><h4>About this statement<\/h4><p><em>This statement was created through the <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.webability.io\/statement-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebAbility.io&#039;s Professional Accessibility Statement Generator<\/a> October 24, 2025 and reflects Kobel srl&#039;s current commitment to digital inclusion.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Declaration details:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Tongue:<\/strong> Italian (IT)<\/li><li><strong>Sector:<\/strong> Other<\/li><li><strong>Compliance Level:<\/strong> WCAG 2.1 AA<\/li><li><strong>Next Review:<\/strong> October 24, 2026<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Powered by <a style=\"color: #0033ed; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/webability.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebAbility.io<\/a> \u2013 We make the web accessible to everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dichiarazione di accessibilit\u00e0 Ultimo aggiornamento: 24 ottobre 2025 Generale Kobel srl si impegna a garantire l\u2019accessibilit\u00e0 digitale per le persone con disabilit\u00e0. Miglioriamo continuamente l\u2019esperienza utente per tutti, applicando gli standard di accessibilit\u00e0 pertinenti per creare un ambiente digitale inclusivo. In Kobel srl crediamo che l\u2019accessibilit\u00e0 digitale non sia solo un obbligo legale, ma un<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7176","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7176"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7917,"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7176\/revisions\/7917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kobelfloor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}