Pride The Hague / Pride Workgroup at COC Haaglanden 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 to ensure our website and mobile application are accessible to all.
We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have equal access to information, services, and opportunities related to Pride The Hague events and community resources.
Organization: Pride The Hague / Pride Workgroup at COC Haaglanden Website:prideth.nl Contact:[email protected]
2. Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Our Conformance Target:
Pride The Hague's website and mobile application strive to be fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as required by:
European Accessibility Act (EAA) - Effective June 28, 2025
EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016/2102
Netherlands accessibility legislation
"Fully conformant" means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions. We are actively working to achieve and maintain this level of conformance across all pages and features.
3. WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance
Our website adheres to the four principles of accessibility as outlined in WCAG 2.1:
Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Text alternatives for non-text content
Captions and alternatives for multimedia
Content can be presented in different ways without losing meaning
Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
Operable
User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.
All functionality available from keyboard
Users have enough time to read and use content
Content does not cause seizures or physical reactions
Users can easily navigate, find content, and determine where they are
Understandable
Information and operation of the user interface must be understandable.
Text content is readable and understandable
Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
Users are helped to avoid and correct mistakes
Clear and consistent navigation patterns
Robust
Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by assistive technologies.
Compatible with current and future assistive technologies
Valid, semantic HTML markup
Proper ARIA labels and roles where necessary
Tested with screen readers and other assistive technologies
4. Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features to enhance your experience:
Built-in Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed via keyboard
Screen Reader Support: Semantic HTML and ARIA labels for assistive technologies
Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for all images
Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text): Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text
Responsive Design: Works on all devices and screen sizes
Skip Navigation Links: Quick access to main content
Clear Headings: Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels
Error Messages: Clear, descriptive error messages
Accessibility Toolbar
We provide a free, open-source accessibility toolbar (located in the bottom right corner) that allows you to customize your browsing experience:
Font Size Adjustment: Increase or decrease text size (80%-150%)
Letter Spacing: Adjust spacing between letters for easier reading
Line Height: Modify line spacing for improved readability
High Contrast Mode: Enhanced contrast for better visibility
Dyslexic-Friendly Font: Alternative font for users with dyslexia
Large Cursor: Bigger cursor for easier tracking
Link Highlighting: Makes all links more visible
Heading Highlighting: Emphasizes page headings
Stop Animations: Disables all animations and transitions
Note: Your accessibility preferences are saved locally and will persist across sessions.
5. Compatible Assistive Technologies
Our website has been designed and tested to work with the following assistive technologies:
Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist:
Current Known Issues
Third-Party Content: External embedded content (maps, videos, social media) may not meet our accessibility standards
PDF Documents: Some older PDF files may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these
Partner Event Pages: Content from partner organizations may have varying accessibility levels
Historical Media: Pre-recorded media from before June 28, 2025, may lack captions or transcripts
We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter an accessibility barrier not listed here, please let us know using the contact information below.
7. Exemptions (Per EU Directive)
Under the EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016/2102, the following content is exempt from accessibility requirements:
Office file formats (PDFs, Word documents) published before June 28, 2025
Pre-recorded time-based media published before June 28, 2025
Live time-based media (e.g., live streams)
Third-party content that is not funded or developed by Pride The Hague
Content from external websites linked from our platform
Despite these exemptions, we strive to make all content as accessible as possible.
8. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Pride The Hague is committed to ongoing accessibility compliance:
Regular Audits: We conduct internal accessibility audits quarterly
User Testing: We test with real users who use assistive technologies
Automated Testing: We use automated tools to identify potential issues
Training: Our team receives regular accessibility training
Updates: This statement is reviewed and updated annually (minimum)
Last Compliance Assessment: February 2026
9. Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Pride The Hague's website and mobile application. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
The web page or app screen where you experienced the issue
A description of the accessibility barrier
The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
Your browser and operating system
Any suggestions for improvement
Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 3-5 business days and will work to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.
Mailing Address:
Pride The Hague / Pride Workgroup at COC Haaglanden Attention: Accessibility Team Scheveningseveer 7 2521 VS The Hague, Netherlands
10. Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you have the right to contact the relevant enforcement authority in the Netherlands:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority)
Bezuidenhoutseweg 30 2594 AV The Hague Netherlands
Accessibility of Pride The Hague relies on the following technologies:
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript (React/Next.js)
WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. JavaScript must be enabled for the full accessibility features to function correctly.