Accessibility statement
Picanol 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.
Measures to support accessibility
Picanol takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
- Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
- Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
Conformance status
Partially conformant: This means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
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.
The Picanol website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 level AA. This website has been evaluated using the WCAG-EM (Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology) as documented in our accessibility evaluation report dated May 7, 2025.
Website scope
This accessibility statement applies to the public website of Picanol, located at https://www.picanol.be
Known accessibility issues
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We have identified the following known accessibility issues that we are actively working to address:
High Priority Issues
Color contrast: Certain text elements do not meet the minimum contrast ratio requirements
Image alternative text: Some images and video content lack proper alternative text descriptions
Form accessibility: Form inputs rely on placeholder text as labels, which can be problematic for screen reader users
Medium Priority Issues
Link context: Some links use generic text like "read more" or "learn more" without sufficient context
Language selection: The language selection control lacks clear labeling for screen reader users
Search functionality: Search input field lacks a descriptive accessible name
Technologies
Accessibility of the Picanol website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment approach
Picanol assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:
- External evaluation conducted by iO Digital using the WCAG-EM methodology
- Manual testing across multiple browsers and assistive technologies
Compatibility with browsers and Assistive Technology
The Picanol website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies and browser combinations:
- Google Chrome (latest version)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
- Safari (latest version) with VoiceOver screen reader
- Mobile browsers accessed through responsive design
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Picanol website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Contact us:
Website: Contact form on our website
Email: info@picanol.be
Phone: Contact information available on our contact page
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Date
This statement was created on August 11, 2025 using the WCAG-EM Report Tool. It was last reviewed and updated on October 21, 2025.
The accessibility evaluation report referenced in this statement was conducted by iO Digital and completed on May 7, 2025.
Ongoing Improvements
Picanol is committed to continued improvement of our website's accessibility. We regularly:
- Review our accessibility practices
- Update content and features to improve accessibility
- Monitor technological advances in accessibility