Accessibility Statement

The Italian Bridge Federation (FIGB) is committed to making the BridgeLab platform (bridgelab.it) accessible to as many people as possible, whatever their abilities or the devices they use, in line with the European Accessibility Act (EU Directive 2019/882) and the AGID Guidelines on web content accessibility.

Standards we follow

The BridgeLab platform is built to meet level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.2 sets out the technical requirements that make web content perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for every user, including those who rely on assistive technologies.

Technologies used

BridgeLab's accessibility rests on the following technologies:

• HTML5 semantic, with proper use of landmarks, headings and document structure
• CSS3 with responsive layout and support for dark mode
• JavaScript (React / Next.js) with progressive handling of interactions
• WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to convey roles, states and properties of interactive components to assistive technologies

Accessibility measures taken

BridgeLab takes the following measures to make the platform accessible:

Navigation and structure

• Skip link: a "Skip to content" link is available at the top of every page, so users can jump straight to the main content
• Semantic HTML: consistent use of elements such as <main>, <nav>, <section>, <article> and hierarchical headings (h1–h6)
• Keyboard navigation: every link, button and interactive control can be reached and operated from the keyboard
• Visible focus: focus indicators are clearly visible to make keyboard navigation easier

Content and presentation

• ARIA attributes: aria-label and aria-describedby labels and ARIA roles for interactive components (quizzes, mini-games, menus)
• Alternative text: meaningful images carry descriptive alt attributes; decorative images are marked with alt=""
• Colour contrast: contrast ratios between text and background meet WCAG AA requirements (at least 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
• Responsive design: the platform adapts to screens of every size, from phones to desktop monitors
• Dark mode: a dark mode is available to reduce eye strain

Inclusiveness and adaptation

• User profiles by age group: the platform offers four profiles (Junior, Young, Adult, Senior) that adapt the learning experience, including text size and tone, to suit users of every age
• Teaching videos: videos are hosted on YouTube, which provides automatic captions and accessible playback controls
• Plain language: teaching content uses plain, direct language, with explanations for the technical terms of bridge

Known limitations

Despite our efforts to be fully accessible, some areas of the platform have known limitations:

• Interactive mini-games: some practice modules at the table (card play, interactive bidding) use drag-and-drop interfaces and card displays whose keyboard accessibility may be limited. We are working on alternative ways to interact
• Infographics: some teaching infographics are supplied as images and may not be fully usable with a screen reader. The equivalent content is available in the lesson text
• Third-party video content: videos embedded from YouTube depend on the accessibility of the YouTube player and on the quality of its automatic captions

We are committed to resolving these limitations over time and to improving the accessibility of the platform continuously.

Browser and assistive technology compatibility

BridgeLab is designed to work with the main modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and with the most widely used assistive technologies, including screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS), keyboard navigation and magnification tools.

Feedback and reports

We welcome reports and suggestions about the accessibility of the platform. If you run into accessibility barriers or difficulties using BridgeLab, please get in touch:

• Email: info@bridgelab.it
• Governing body: Italian Bridge Federation (FIGB)

We aim to answer reports within 10 working days and to propose suitable solutions as quickly as possible.

Enforcement procedure

If our answer to your report is not satisfactory, you can turn to the Digital Ombudsman at AGID (Agency for Digital Italy), under article 3-quinquies of Italian Law 4 of 9 January 2004.

Legal references

• WCAG 2.2 — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C)
• EU Directive 2019/882 — European Accessibility Act
• EU Directive 2016/2102 — Accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications
• Italian Law 4 of 9 January 2004 (Stanca Act) — provisions to help people with disabilities access digital tools
• AGID Accessibility Guidelines