Name of the Organisation | City of Szeged |
Target group addressed | Tourists with sensorial disabilities |
How can the GP be replicated? | Other destinations can create a similar website by following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. |
How does it contribute to SMART II? | The website serves as a model for accessible web design, demonstrating how digital platforms can be made inclusive for people with disabilities. |
How can it be transferred? | Almost every city has its own website, it would be relatively easy to create an accessible version of an existing website with the same or similar features that the Szeged Tourism website has. |
Short description | The Szeged website exemplifies good practice in accessibility by offering a user-friendly interface that adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Features include adjustable text sizes, high-contrast colour schemes, and keyboard navigation to assist users with visual or motor impairments. Additionally, the site provides alt text for images, accessible forms, and clear, easy-to-understand content to ensure an inclusive digital experience for all visitors. |
Long description | The Szeged website incorporates several key accessibility features, ensuring a barrier-free online experience for everyone. One of the primary strengths of the Szeged website is its adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). By following these internationally recognised standards, the website ensures that its content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users. This means that individuals with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments can navigate and interact with the site effectively. The Szeged website enhances accessibility by allowing users to adjust text sizes, which makes content more readable for individuals with visual impairments. High-contrast colour schemes are also available, improving visibility for users with low vision or colour blindness. Furthermore, the site supports keyboard navigation, enabling users with motor impairments to easily move through the site without relying on a mouse. Additionally, all photos and superfluous information have been removed to make it easier for people to find their way around and to see things more clearly. It also assists users who rely on screen readers to understand the content. The website’s forms and interactive elements are designed to be accessible, ensuring that users with disabilities can complete necessary tasks without barriers. By providing clear, easy-to-understand content and maintaining a user-friendly interface, the Szeged website sets a high standard for digital accessibility. This commitment to inclusivity promotes greater social inclusion by ensuring that digital services are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. |
Country | Hungary |
Source | Leading Examples of Smart Tourism Practices in Europe from the 2023 European Capital of Smart Tourism Competition and organisation website. |
Link to more information (organisation website) if applicable | https://szegedtourism.hu/en/helyek/where-to- sleep/package-offers/?accessibility=1 |
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