Accessibility Statement - DE

CloserStill Media is committed to providing accessible digital experiences for all users, including people with disabilities. We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website and digital services in accordance with the European Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/882) and applicable UK and EU regulations.

Our central digital team, together with the event marketing teams, is responsible for maintaining this website, which has been developed with an inclusive approach to support a broad and diverse audience, including people with specific needs.

This statement applies to: https://www.closerstillmedia.com/ and all events owned by CloserStill Media.

Users can expect the following

• Keyboard navigation – All our event and publication pages are structured to be fully accessible via keyboard. When navigating pages like london.vetshow.com or learningtechnologies.co.uk, a clear focus indicator and logical tab order are provided.
• Screen reader compatibility – Our pages are occasionally tested with common screen readers such as NVDA and VoiceOver to ensure that content is accessible to visually impaired users.
• Alternative text for all images – infographics and exhibitor banners are provided with descriptive alternative text to facilitate interpretation by screen readers. While this may be missing in individual cases, we still strive for best practices across all pages.
• High-contrast colors – Text and background colors meet the contrast requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This applies, for example, to program items and speaker profiles on thepharmacyshow.co.uk.
• Responsive & Mobile-friendly Layout – All digital platforms are fully responsive, allowing zoom and scaling on different devices without layout breaks.
• Descriptive link texts – hyperlinks such as “Register for Learning Technologies” or “Download Event Guide” are clearly labelled.
• No flashing content – ​​There is no flashing content that could trigger epileptic seizures.
• Feedback mechanism – Each page provides a contact option for reporting accessibility issues. These are documented and addressed by the digital team. Contact details are included in this statement.

Conformity status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as there is still some inaccessible content.
 

Non-accessible content

Some content on our website is not yet fully accessible. Below is an overview of issues we are working to resolve in 2025 and beyond:

• Video content currently does not include subtitles, audio descriptions, or transcripts.
• Some form fields do not have correctly assigned labels for screen readers.
• Content or images in headers cannot be paused, stopped, or hidden.

From July to September 2025, we will conduct a comprehensive review to identify any remaining issues and resolve them by the end of the year.

 

Technical specifications

This website uses the following technologies to function correctly and be accessible:

• HTML5
• JavaScript (ES6)
• WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) markup

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technologies

The website was designed to be compatible with:

• The latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge
• Screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver
• Keyboard navigation
• Screen magnification and speech recognition software

For optimal results, we recommend using the latest browser and software versions.
 

Ongoing improvements

To ensure continuous accessibility:

• Do we conduct regular accessibility audits?
• We train our digital and marketing teams in inclusive digital practices
• Let's make sure

Feedback and contact

Should you experience any difficulties accessing content on our website, please contact us by email at access.support@closerstillmedia.com or by phone at +44 20 7348 5250. We aim to respond within 21 working days.

Last updated: June 23, 2025