Accessibility Statement

UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

UFI places a strong emphasis on digital accessibility and is committed to making its website as accessible as possible to all users. Accessibility is a core consideration in the design, development, and ongoing management of the ufi.org website. Our goal is to provide a clear, readable, and usable browsing experience for all, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they may use.

This statement applies to the following website:
https://www.ufi.org/

1. Conformance Level

The ufi.org website is partially conformant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, level AA, in accordance with applicable European legislation, including the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

This partial conformance reflects that the site has already achieved a high level of accessibility. The vast majority of WCAG criteria are met, enabling a smooth and effective browsing experience for most users. Remaining issues are known, limited, and actively managed.

2. Our Approach to Accessibility

UFI follows a structured, proactive, and continuous approach to digital accessibility, integrated into our daily practices for website management and content creation.

Key elements of this approach include:

  • considering accessibility at every stage of website development and content updates,

  • ensuring readability, clarity, and logical page structure,

  • implementing recommendations from recognized European accessibility standards,

  • monitoring and addressing accessibility issues on an ongoing basis.

2.1 Assessments and Monitoring

The website has undergone thorough accessibility evaluations to:

  • assess compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards,

  • identify any remaining accessibility gaps,

  • prioritize and plan corrective actions.

These evaluations have confirmed that the site already provides a highly accessible experience, while highlighting a few areas for improvement.

2.2 Actions Already Completed

A substantial amount of work has already been carried out to ensure a high level of accessibility, including:

  • integration of accessibility best practices into website development and content updates,

  • careful attention to semantic structure and content clarity,

  • consistent focus on readability of textual content,

  • ongoing awareness and training of teams responsible for website content and updates,

  • regular monitoring of elements that may affect accessibility.

Thanks to these efforts, ufi.org is already broadly accessible, functional, and user-friendly, providing a solid foundation for continuous improvement.

3. Partially Accessible Content and Features

Despite the significant progress achieved, some content and features remain partially accessible.

3.1 Affected Pages

The pages most affected are:

  • certain editorial or content-rich pages,

  • pages containing specific visual or graphical elements.

3.2 Identified Accessibility Issues

Remaining issues primarily include:

  • low color contrast in a few isolated visual elements,

  • small text sizes (sometimes around 12px) affecting readability,

  • text embedded in images, limiting access for screen reader users or users needing to resize text.

These issues are known, documented, and under active review. They do not prevent access to the majority of site content but may reduce comfort for some users in certain situations.

4. Ongoing and Planned Improvements

UFI is committed to continuously enhancing the accessibility of its website. Ongoing and planned actions include:

  • improving color contrast across all pages,

  • increasing and harmonizing text sizes for optimal readability,

  • progressively replacing text embedded in images with accessible HTML text,

  • integrating accessibility considerations into all future technical and editorial updates,

  • maintaining continuous monitoring and iterative improvements.

These measures aim to address the remaining issues and ensure sustainable accessibility for all users.

5. Feedback and Contact

UFI values feedback from its users and considers it a vital source of improvement.

If you encounter any difficulty accessing content or wish to report an accessibility issue, please contact:

Email: info@ufi.org

All reports are reviewed carefully and, where possible, integrated into ongoing improvement actions.

6. Complaints Procedure

If you have reported an accessibility issue and are not satisfied with the response, you may file a complaint in accordance with applicable European regulations in your country of residence.

7. Date of This Statement

This accessibility statement was prepared on 12/01/2026 and applies to the current version of the website.