Accessibility Statement – www.motorvalleyuniversity.com
A. General Information
- Service provider: Motor Valley University of Emilia-Romagna Association – MUNER
- Website covered by this statement: https://www.motorvalleyuniversity.com
- Website publication date: 05/12/2026
- Statement date: May 4, 2026
- Evaluation method used: automated assessment carried out by a third party using Axe Core tools and structured analysis according to WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- CMS used: WordPress
- Usability tests carried out: AxesWeb (https://www.axesweb.com/)
- Date of last review: May 4, 2026
B. Compliance Status
Selected status:
b) This website is partially compliant with the requirements set out in Appendix A of UNI CEI EN 301549:2021.
The website is partially compliant because several technical and content-related non-conformities with WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria are present.
The automated assessment identified a total of 1,314 violations across a sample of 397 analyzed pages, classified into critical, serious, moderate, and minor issues.
Most of the identified issues are related to recurring site templates, archive pages, news/event pages, pages related to master’s programs and schools, images, partner logos, PDF documents, and published media resources.
C. Non-accessible Content
a) Non-compliance with Law 4/2004
The following inaccessible content or functionality was identified:
- Images without alternative text or with inadequate alternative text, particularly on news, events, schools, archive pages, and uploaded media content.
Reference: WCAG 1.1.1. - Links without an accessible name or textual description, especially for partner logos or graphical links.
References: WCAG 2.4.4, WCAG 4.1.2. - Insufficient color contrast between text and background on some pages.
Reference: WCAG 1.4.3. - Incorrect declaration of the document language on some pages or resources.
Reference: WCAG 3.1.1. - Documents or resources lacking properly defined document titles.
Reference: WCAG 2.4.2. - Inconsistent heading structure, including skipped heading levels or incorrect use of heading hierarchy.
References: WCAG 1.3.1, WCAG 2.4.6. - Missing or incomplete semantic landmarks, resulting in content not being properly enclosed within structural page areas.
References: WCAG 1.3.1, WCAG 2.4.1. - Missing main landmark (
main) on some pages or resources.
Reference: WCAG 1.3.1. - Missing level 1 heading (
H1) on some pages or documents.
Reference: WCAG 1.3.1. - Inappropriate ARIA roles or conflicts between presentational roles and interactive elements, particularly in carousel components.
Reference: WCAG 4.1.2. - Empty headings on some pages or templates.
Reference: WCAG 1.3.1.
b) Disproportionate burden
Not applicable.
The identified issues can technically be resolved through interventions on the WordPress theme, templates, editorial content, plugin configuration, and certain published resources.
Therefore, no exemption based on disproportionate organizational or financial burden is being claimed.
c) Content excluded from legislation
None identified during the assessment phase.
Any third-party content, external documents, or linked resources will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Where necessary, the service provider may offer alternative means of accessing the information.
D. Corrective and Mitigation Actions
The service provider has initiated a technical and editorial remediation plan aimed at progressively improving the accessibility of the website.
| Phase | Period | Planned Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate | May 2026 | Addition and correction of image alt attributes, addition of accessible names to links, correction of color contrast issues, proper configuration of the lang attribute, revision of document titles |
| Medium term | June 2026 | Refactoring of WordPress templates, correction of heading hierarchy, introduction or improvement of semantic landmarks, management of media pages and attachment URLs, revision of carousel components |
| Long term | To be defined | Screen reader and keyboard navigation testing, PDF document verification, periodic review of newly published content, consolidation of editorial and technical accessibility processes |
AccessiWeb Widget – Temporary Mitigation
The integration of the AccessiWeb widget is currently under evaluation, with the aim of providing compensatory features during the technical remediation process of the website.
Planned features include:
- contrast and color adjustment;
- text size increase or reduction;
- spacing adjustment;
- readable font;
- highlighting of links and headings;
- light, dark, or monochrome modes;
- quick preference reset.
These features may improve the browsing experience for some users, but they do not replace technical compliance with WCAG criteria and do not automatically resolve issues such as missing alternative text, unnamed links, incorrect semantic structure, or inaccessible documents.
E. Feedback Mechanism
For reports or difficulties accessing website content, users may contact the service provider through the following channels:
- Email: info@motorvalleyuniversity.com
- Contact form: https://www.motorvalleyuniversity.com/contacts/
When submitting a report, it is useful to include:
- the URL of the relevant page or content;
- a description of the issue encountered;
- the browser, device, and operating system used;
- any assistive technology used;
- contact details for receiving a response.
The service provider undertakes to process received reports and provide feedback within 30 working days.
F. Reporting Procedure to AgID
In the event of an unsatisfactory response or lack of response within 30 days of the report, the user may resort to the enforcement procedure through the Digital Ombudsman available on the AGID portal:
G. Information About the Organization (Optional)
- Number of employees with disabilities: under evaluation
- Dedicated workstations: under evaluation
