EqualWeb is committed to promoting digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continuously work to improve the user experience for all visitors to our website and to apply the relevant accessibility standards.
We hereby confirm that this website has been reviewed and adapted by software developers to comply with the WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2) at Conformance Level AA. The WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines include a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible. They provide specific details on how to develop accessible web content.
This statement certifies that specific techniques have been implemented to meet the WCAG success criteria. As a result, the content of this website has become more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including individuals with visual impairments, hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, motor impairments, speech disabilities, photosensitivity, as well as combinations of these conditions. By implementing these guidelines, the usability of the website has also improved for the general public. Use of the accessibility widget is subject to our Terms of Use, which can be found on the company’s website.
Measures Taken to Improve the Accessibility of This Website
This website has been reviewed and adapted by EqualWeb’s automated system as well as a team of developers, designers and accessibility experts. Multi-layered testing and analysis of new and updated accessibility features and web content have been carried out as part of this process.
Adjustments to improve accessibility were made, including changes to JavaScript and CSS elements. In addition, optimisations for assistive technologies (e.g. NVDA, JAWS) were implemented. Below you will find a complete list of the adjustments and features that have been introduced to enhance accessibility.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technologies
We strive to support the widest possible range of browsers and assistive technologies. For this reason, we have made efforts to take into account common systems with a high market share, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera and Safari with VoiceOver on macOS.
Likewise, the assistive technologies JAWS and NVDA for Windows and macOS have been taken into consideration.
The following adjustments were also implemented as part of the review to ensure the accessibility of the website:
- Enable keyboard navigation
- Support for smart navigation
- Suppression of blinking elements
- OCR-based image descriptions
- Ability to adjust fonts (increase, decrease, align, etc.)
- Browser voice control
- Contrast adjustment for dark backgrounds
- Contrast adjustment for light backgrounds
- Website colour adjustments
- Monochrome display for colour-blind users
- Font optimisation for improved readability
- Enlargement and colour adjustment of the cursor (black or white)
- Zoom up to 200%
- Highlighting of links on the website
- Highlighting of headings on the website
- Provision of alternative image descriptions
- Enlargement of selected content via tooltip
- Word definitions via mouse selection
- Clear and readable display of website content in a new window
- Content input using the mouse
Technical Specifications
The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies working with the respective web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your compute:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are used to ensure compliance with the applied accessibility standards.
Limitations, Alternatives and Disclaimers
Despite our efforts to ensure the accessibility of this website, there may be isolated limitations. Please contact us if you encounter any accessibility issues. Use of the accessibility widget is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is available on the company website. You are also welcome to contact us at support@equalweb.com.
Use of Third-Party Websites and Components
If third-party components or websites such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter or chat services are used on the website, over which we have no control, barriers for people with disabilities may occur that we cannot remedy.
Here you can find the accessibility guidelines of selected third-party providers:
- Facebook Accessibility
- YouTube Accessibility
- Instagram Accessibility
- Twitter Accessibility
- LinkedIn Accessibility
Accessibility at Physical Locations
Our company places the highest value on providing all customers with a high-quality, professional, equal and accessible service at our locations in Eschborn and Stuttgart, including for people with disabilities.
Physical Accessibility
At our Stuttgart location you will find:
- 2 designated disabled parking spaces for Midea
- Step-free access at all entrances to the leased areas and within the premises
- Reception on the 5th floor (signposted within the building)
- Elevators accessible without barriers
At our Eschborn location you will find:
- Step-free access
- Accessible entrances
- Accessible waiting areas
- Reception
Elevators
Contact Details of the Accessibility
Despite our efforts to make the website accessible to as many people with disabilities as possible, isolated barriers may still occur. We aim to resolve every complaint to your satisfaction.
If you have any questions regarding the accessibility of the website, please contact our Accessibility Officer, Suzana Marelja, by email at:
suzana.marelja@midea.com
Feedback
Despite our efforts to make the website accessible for people with disabilities, some pages may not yet be fully accessible or suitable technical solutions may not yet be available. Due to human error, gaps in accessibility may also occur on individual pages or sections.
We will continue to improve the accessibility and user interface of our product. Have you noticed any issues? Please contact us at: barrierefreiheit@midea.com
Notes and Comments
Despite our efforts to ensure barrier-free use of the website for people with disabilities, some pages may not yet be fully accessible or appropriate technical solutions may not yet have been found.
We will continue our efforts to improve the accessibility of the website as far as possible, in line with our commitment to making our content accessible to the general public, including people with disabilities.
To contact Midea Europe GmbH, you can use the “Feedback” button and complete the form. You can also reach us by email at: barrierefreiheit@midea.com