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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Last updated: 20 NOVEMBER 2025

1. Commitment to Accessibility

 

SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability, technology, or platform.

We aim to comply with:

 

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA,

  • EU Web Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2102), and

  • Best practices in inclusive digital design.

 

Our goal is to provide a user experience that is equitable, understandable, and perceivable to all visitors.

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2. Measures to Support Accessibility

 

To ensure digital accessibility, SYNTHESIS:

 

  • Uses clear headings, structure, and semantic HTML

  • Maintains consistent page layouts and navigation

  • Provides text alternatives for non-text content (where possible)

  • Ensures adequate color contrast

  • Avoids flashing/blinking elements

  • Uses readable fonts and adjustable text sizes

  • Supports keyboard navigation

  • Writes content in clear, plain language

  • Regularly reviews content for accessibility barriers

 

Website updates follow accessibility best practices.

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3. Compatibility With Browsers and Assistive Technology

 

The SYNTHESIS website is designed to be compatible with:

 

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

  • Screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver

  • Keyboard-only navigation

  • Screen magnifiers

  • Mobile devices and tablets

 

Some older browsers or operating systems may not fully support current accessibility standards.

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4. Limitations & Known Issues

 

Despite our best efforts, some parts of the website may not be fully accessible. These may include:

 

  • PDF documents created by external partners

  • Third-party embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps)

  • Videos without full captions or transcripts

  • Images missing detailed descriptive text

 

We are actively working to improve these areas and welcome feedback.

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5. Continuous Improvement

 

SYNTHESIS is committed to regular monitoring and updating of accessibility features.

Annual reviews and incremental updates will be applied to ensure compliance and improve user experience.

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6. Requesting Assistance

 

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the website or need materials in an alternative format, you may request assistance.

 

Please contact us at:

📧 info@synthesis-center.org

 

We aim to respond within 5 working days.​​

 

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7. Reporting Accessibility Issues

 

If you encounter a barrier, error, or inaccessible component, please report it so we can address it promptly.

 

Reports can be sent to:

📧 info@synthesis-center.org

 

Please include:

 

  • The page URL

  • A description of the issue

  • The assistive technology or browser used (if applicable)

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8. Enforcement Procedure (EU Requirement)

 

If you are dissatisfied with our response to an accessibility-related request, you may contact:

 

Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR)

Republic of Cyprus — the national body responsible for digital accessibility compliance.

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9. Statement Approval

 

This Accessibility Statement has been approved by the Senior Management Team and will be reviewed annually alongside other institutional policies.

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