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Last Updated: August 29, 2025

The Macedonian State Digital Library is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that access to cultural heritage and historical information should be available to everyone, regardless of ability. Our accessibility efforts are guided by the principle that digital resources should be:

Perceivable: Information must be presentable in ways users can perceive
Operable: Interface components must be operable by all users
Understandable: Information and UI operation must be understandable
Robust: Content must be robust enough for various assistive technologies

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance: We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

We conduct regular accessibility audits and testing to ensure compliance and continuously improve our accessibility features.

Accessibility Features

Navigation & Structure

Logical heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
Descriptive page titles and meta descriptions
Skip navigation links
Breadcrumb navigation
Consistent navigation structure
Keyboard-accessible menus

Visual Design

High contrast color combinations
Scalable fonts and UI elements
Focus indicators for all interactive elements
Sufficient color contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
No reliance on color alone for information
Responsive design for various screen sizes

Content & Media

Alternative text for all images
Descriptive link text
Properly labeled form controls
Text transcripts for audio content
Structured data markup
Clear, simple language

Interaction & Controls

Full keyboard navigation support
No keyboard traps
Reasonable time limits with extensions
No auto-playing media with sound
Error identification and suggestions
Consistent interaction patterns

Assistive Technology Support

Our website is designed to work with a variety of assistive technologies, including:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Screen magnification software
Voice recognition software
Switch navigation devices

Keyboard-only navigation
High contrast display modes
Browser zoom functionality
Custom CSS user stylesheets

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge some current limitations:

Historical Document Images: Some older scanned documents may have limited alternative text. We are working to improve OCR and manual descriptions.
Complex Manuscripts: Handwritten historical texts may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We provide contextual information where possible.
Legacy PDF Files: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are gradually replacing these with accessible formats.

Browser and Device Compatibility

Browser	Minimum Version	Accessibility Support
Chrome	Latest 2 versions	Full support
Firefox	Latest 2 versions	Full support
Safari	Latest 2 versions	Full support
Edge	Latest 2 versions	Full support

Testing and Validation

We regularly test our website accessibility through multiple methods:

Automated Testing: Regular scans using accessibility testing tools
Manual Testing: Keyboard navigation and screen reader testing
User Testing: Feedback from users with disabilities
Professional Audits: Periodic third-party accessibility evaluations
Code Reviews: Accessibility considerations in development process

Accessibility Resources

For Users

External Resources

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our digital library. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Report Accessibility Issues

Contact: Visit our Contact Page

Response Time: Within 3 business days

General Support

Contact Form: Technical Support

Phone: Available upon request

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Our current and planned improvements include:

Enhanced OCR processing for historical documents
Improved alternative text for complex images and maps
Audio descriptions for video content
Advanced search filters for accessibility features
Multi-language accessibility support
Regular accessibility training for our team

This accessibility statement was last reviewed on August 29, 2025. We review and update this statement annually or when significant changes are made to our website.