Accessibility Statement – Cartagena Herald

At Cartagena Herald, we believe that information and communication should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, physical, sensory, or technological abilities. Our commitment is to ensure that any user can navigate, read, and enjoy our digital content without barriers.

Our Accessibility Statement is based on the main standards and regulations in force in Spain and the European Union:

  • European harmonized technical standard EN 301 549, latest version, approved by the European Commission. This is the European digital accessibility standard. It defines the requirements that products and technology services must meet to be accessible.
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), Level AA, developed by the W3C. These guidelines are the international benchmark for accessible web design. They include criteria related to perception, operability, understandability, and robustness of websites.
  • Spanish and European regulations:
    • Royal Decree 1112/2018, on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of the public sector, applicable as a reference for best practices in private websites.
    • Directive (EU) 2016/2102, which guarantees the accessibility of information in digital environments.

2. Measures adopted at Cartagena Herald

To ensure that our website is accessible, we have implemented the following measures:

  • Clear and organized content structure to facilitate navigation and understanding.
  • Use of hierarchical headings (H1, H2, H3) that assist both users and assistive technologies (screen readers).
  • Images with alternative text (alt text) describing their content.
  • Sufficient color contrast between text and background to improve readability.
  • Keyboard navigation in key sections for users who do not use a mouse.
  • Compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
  • Light/dark mode option.
  • Content fully available in two languages: Spanish and English.
  • Accessible forms with clear labels and understandable error messages.
  • Responsive design, adapted to all types of devices (computers, mobile phones, and tablets).

3. Non-accessible content

Despite our ongoing efforts, some content may not fully comply with accessibility standards due to:

  • Technical elements or third-party plugins (e.g., video players, maps, or embedded advertising).
  • Content generated by third parties, which Cartagena Herald has no direct control over.

We are continuously working to identify and fix these barriers.

4. Preparation of this statement

  • This statement was prepared in , through an internal self-assessment carried out by the Cartagena Herald team, following the criteria of standard EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1, Level AA.
  • Last review: .
  • Next scheduled review: within 12 months, or whenever significant changes are made to the website.

5. Feedback and contact information

If you encounter any accessibility issues on our website, we encourage you to let us know. We want to understand your needs so we can continue improving.

You can contact us at:

Email: contacto@cartagenaherald.es

Please include in your message:

  • A description of the accessibility issue encountered.
  • The specific URL or page where you found the issue.
  • Optional: information about the browser and device you are using.