ELIXIR Norway is committed to making our website accessible to everyone, in compliance with Norwegian accessibility regulations enforced by Uutilsynet and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at the AA level.
What we do
We design and develop this website with accessibility in mind from the start. Our practices include:
- Colour contrast — All text meets WCAG AA minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text) in both light and dark mode. Our accent colour system automatically adapts per theme.
- Keyboard navigation — Every interactive element is reachable and operable by keyboard. Focus indicators are clearly visible on all controls.
- Screen reader support — We use semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, descriptive alt text, and proper heading hierarchy throughout the site.
- Reduced motion — All animations and transitions respect the
prefers-reduced-motionsystem setting. Users who prefer less motion see instant or simplified transitions. - Zoom and text resizing — The site supports up to 200% zoom without horizontal scrolling or content loss. Text scales with browser font size settings.
- Dark mode — A full dark theme is available, maintaining proper contrast ratios across all elements.
- Skip navigation — A “Skip to main content” link is provided as the first focusable element on every page.
- External links — Links that open in a new window are announced to screen readers.
- 3D and interactive content — Decorative 3D visualisations are hidden from screen readers with appropriate ARIA roles and static fallback descriptions.
Standards
This site targets conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. This is a legal requirement under Norwegian law (likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven) and the European Accessibility Act.
Key standards we implement:
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.1.1 Non-text content | All images have meaningful alt text or are marked as decorative |
| 1.3.1 Info and relationships | Proper heading hierarchy, landmarks, and table structure |
| 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum) | 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text |
| 1.4.11 Non-text contrast | UI components and graphical objects meet 3:1 contrast |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard | All functionality is operable by keyboard |
| 2.4.1 Bypass blocks | Skip-to-content link on every page |
| 2.4.3 Focus order | Logical tab order following visual layout |
| 2.4.7 Focus visible | Clear focus indicators on all interactive elements |
| 2.5.5 Target size | Touch targets are at least 44x44 pixels on mobile |
| 3.1.1 Language of page | Page language is declared in HTML |
| 4.1.2 Name, role, value | ARIA attributes used correctly for custom components |
Testing
We test accessibility using:
- WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Screen reader testing (VoiceOver, NVDA)
- Automated checks via browser DevTools (Lighthouse, axe)
- Contrast ratio verification for all colour combinations
Reporting issues
If you experience any accessibility barriers or notice something we should improve, please contact us:
- Email: contact@elixir.no
- GitHub: Report an issue
We take accessibility reports seriously and will work to address issues promptly.
Formal accessibility statement
The formal accessibility statement, as required by Norwegian law, is available at:
This page was last updated on 17 March 2026.