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Accessibility Statement

Introduction

Al-Turath University is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible digital environment for all users, including people with disabilities and special needs. We firmly believe that access to information and academic services is an inherent right for every student, employee, and visitor, and therefore, we continuously strive to align our website with international accessibility standards, foremost among them WCAG 2.1 Level AA issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (World Wide Web Consortium – W3C).

This statement clarifies our current level of commitment to these standards, the features available on the website to support the accessibility experience, and the limitations we are still working to address, in addition to how you can contact us to report any difficulties you encounter while using the website. We ensure that this statement is transparent and honest, as accessibility is an ongoing journey, not a final destination, and we are committed to gradually developing the website to be more inclusive and user-friendly.

Level of Compliance with Standards

Al-Turath University's website adopts the international standard WCAG 2.1 Level AA as a primary reference for evaluating accessibility.

  • Adopted Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  • Compliance Status: Partially compliant; meaning that most of the website's pages and components meet the requirements of level AA, with some exceptions that we are working to address as mentioned in the Known Limitations section below.
  • Last Review Date: April 27, 2026.
  • Next Review Date: October 27, 2026 (Review conducted every six months).
  • Evaluation Methodology: Manual testing with screen readers, and automated evaluation using accessibility measurement tools, in addition to review with actual user voices.

We affirm that our pursuit towards full compliance with level AA is an interim goal, and that we regularly work to raise the level of compliance whenever new parts of the website are developed.

Features available on the website

We have provided a set of tools and features that facilitate the user experience for various categories of visitors, including:

  • The accessibility toolbar, which appears as a circular button at the bottom of the page, and allows:
    • Font size enlargement at four levels.
    • High contrast mode (black/yellow) to facilitate reading for people with low vision.
    • Dark mode to reduce eye strain in low light.
    • A comfortable reading font specifically for people with dyslexia (Dyslexia).
    • Reducing motion and transitions for those with motion sensitivity.
    • Visually distinguishing links to facilitate their recognition.
    • Magnifying the mouse pointer for those who need a clearer pointer.
  • Adopting Arabic as the main language with full support for right-to-left writing direction (RTL).
  • Full keyboard navigation using keys Tab andShift+Tab andEnter, without needing a mouse.
  • Clear visual indicators on focus (Focus Indicator) on interactive elements.
  • Providing alternative text (alt text) for all images with meaningful content.
  • Correct structural hierarchy using sequential headings from H1 To H6.
  • Links “Skip to main content” to enable screen reader users to jump directly to the content.
  • Search and contact forms provided with labels (labels) clear and associated with fields.
  • Compatibility with popular screen readers such as NVDA andJAWS andVoiceOver.

Technologies Used

In building the website, we relied on modern technologies that contribute to enhancing accessibility and ensuring its compatibility with assistive technologies:

  • HTML5 employing properties of WAI-ARIA to enrich the semantic experience of interactive elements.
  • CSS3 utilizing logical properties (Logical Properties) to support the direction of RTL correctly.
  • JavaScript ensuring that the website's basic functions remain useful and partially available when disabled.
  • Content Management System WordPress 6.x with carefully selected templates and plugins to support accessibility.

Supported Browsers

The website was tested to ensure its accessibility suitability on the latest two versions of the following browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari

Testing was conducted on both operating systems Windows andmacOS, in addition to the browser Chrome on devices Android, and browser Safari on devices iOS.

Supported Screen Readers

During the website's development, compatibility with the most prominent screen readers used globally was taken into account:

  • NVDA on the system Windows; it is a free and open-source screen reader, and we recommend it for new users.
  • JAWS on the system Windows.
  • VoiceOver integrated into both systems macOS andiOS.
  • TalkBack integrated into the system Android.

Known Limitations

In our belief in the principle of transparency, we disclose some limitations that we are still working to address, and we invite visitors to be patient with us until improvements are complete:

  • Some old videos published on the University's channel on YouTube may not include a written translation (Closed Captions – CC); we are gradually adding translations to older content, with our commitment to include them directly in new content.
  • Some files PDF old ones attached to the website may not be sufficiently structured for screen readers; we are rebuilding these files when updated to comply with accessibility standards.
  • Some charts, statistics, and graphs currently appear as images without detailed descriptions; we are working on adding alternative text descriptions or equivalent text versions of their content.

How to Report an Accessibility Problem

We welcome your feedback and suggestions, considering them an important resource for improving the website. If you encounter any difficulty accessing website content or interacting with any of its services, we would be pleased if you contact us through the following channels:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Contact Page: /contact/
  • Commitment to Response: We aim to respond to your report within five business days, and to address critical cases within fifteen days from the date of receiving the report.

To expedite the processing of the report, please include the following information:

  • A brief and accurate description of the problem you encountered.
  • The link to the relevant page or its address on the website.
  • Device type, browser and its version, and screen reader used, if any.
  • What you expected to happen, and what actually happened.
  • Any screenshots or short recordings that illustrate the problem, if possible.

Updates and Reviews

This statement is subject to periodic review every six months, or immediately upon the implementation of significant changes to the website's structure or content. The review date at the beginning of the statement is updated with each revision to serve as a clear reference for visitors. Last updated: April 27, 2026, and the next scheduled review: October 27, 2026.

Related Resources

For those interested in learning more about accessibility standards, we recommend consulting the following international references:

We thank you for your interest in accessibility, and we affirm that Al-Turath University will remain committed to developing the user experience to be more inclusive and equitable for all website visitors.