Accessibility Statement

Technopolis is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible, in accordance with the following legislation: Executive Decree of 7 December 2018 (Flanders).

This accessibility statement applies to the website https://​www​.technopolis​.be/.
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Compliance status

This website is partially compliant, due to the non-conformities and exemptions listed below.

Analysis

The accessibility of this website was assessed by an external partner, Codeurs. This was a simplified accessibility analysis, not a full WCAG audit or certification. The analysis was carried out in accordance with the WCAG2.1AA criteria and the European standard EN301549.

Codeurs examined a representative selection of pages, navigation, general components and interactive elements of the website. The scan identified known non-compliant components and set out priorities for improvement. The results form the basis for this accessibility statement. The report can be consulted at: https://technopolis-scan.codeu….

Inaccessible content

According to the automated scan, Technopolis, the Flemish science and technology centre, does not yet fully meet the accessibility criteria. The scan identified 181 incidents under ​“Critical errors” and 101 items under ​“Potential errors”. The indicative WCAGAA score is 70.00% (6 automatic violations out of 20WCAG A/AA checks).

Main issues identified:

  • Elements must meet the minimum colour contrast requirements: 126 incidents — Critical errors (WCAG1.4.3 — Contrast minimum).
  • Elements must meet the minimum colour contrast requirements: 99 instances — Potential errors (WCAG1.4.3 — Contrast minimum).
  • Links must have a recognisable name: 21 incidents — Critical errors (WCAG2.4.4 — Link target in context and WCAG4.1.2 — Name, role, value).
  • Clickable elements must have an accessible label: 19 incidents — Critical errors (WCAG2.1.1 — Keyboard and WCAG4.1.2 — Name, role, value).
  • Images must have alternative text: 8 incidents — Critical errors (WCAG1.1.1 — Non-textual content).
  • Certain ARIA roles must be contained within a specific parent role: 4 incidents — Critical errors (WCAG1.3.1 — Information and relationships).
  • Video content must have subtitles: 2 incidents — Potential errors (WCAG1.2.2 — Captions for pre-recorded video).
  • Select elements must have an accessible name: 1 incident — Critical errors (WCAG4.1.2 — Name, role, value).

WCAG criteria with violations

  • WCAG1.4.3 — Contrast minimum
  • WCAG2.4.4 — Link target in context
  • WCAG4.1.2 — Name, role, value
  • WCAG2.1.1 — Keyboard
  • WCAG1.1.1 — Non-textual content
  • WCAG1.3.1 — Information and relationships
  • WCAG1.2.2 — Subtitles for pre-recorded video

Proposed alternatives

Are you having problems accessing or using certain content on this website? Please get in touch with us via the contact form on the website, by emailing info@​technopolis.​be or by telephone on 015342000. We will then work together to see how we can provide the information or service in an accessible way.

Depending on the content, this could, for example, take the form of an accessible text version, an alternative document format, a verbal explanation, assistance with using a form or ticketing module, or a text description accompanying videos, interactive elements or route information. If no real alternative is available for a particular component at the moment, we will work together to find a suitable solution.

Exemptions

  • Pre-recorded video and audio material published before 23 September 2020
  • Office files (such as PDFs) published before 23 September 2018, provided that they are not required for the provision of active services
  • Online maps, provided that essential information is also readily available

Contact details

If you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of our website/​application, please contact the Marketing & Communications department at Technopolis.

Contact form: https://​www​.technopolis​.be/​e​n​/​v​i​s​i​t​o​r​s​/​c​o​n​t​a​c​t​-​form/
Email: info@​technopolis.​be
Address: Technopolis, Marketing & Communications Department, Technologielaan, 2800 Mechelen
Telephone: 015342000

If the service mentioned above does not respond, you can contact the following supervisory body: the Flemish Ombudsman Service.

Website: https://​www​.vlaanderen​.be/​v​l​a​a​m​s​e​-​o​m​b​u​d​s​d​i​e​n​s​t​/​u​w​-​k​l​a​c​h​t​/​k​l​a​c​h​t​-​i​n​d​i​e​n​e​n​-​b​i​j​-​d​e​-​v​l​a​a​m​s​e​-​o​m​b​u​d​s​d​ienst
Email: klachten@​vlaamseombudsdienst.​be
Address: Leuvenseweg 86, 1000 Brussels
Telephone: 1700

Improvement Plan

Technopolis is actively working to improve the accessibility of this website. Based on an external accessibility audit, the following improvement measures were identified:

  • Priority 1: resolving critical accessibility issues (WCAG A/AA) that hinder use of the website, particularly for users who navigate using a keyboard or screen reader.
  • Priority 2: improving structural and visual elements, such as colour contrast, links, labels, headings and the navigation structure (landmarks), so that the website becomes easier to understand and use.
  • Priority 3: reviewing and correcting elements that require manual checking, and further optimising the user experience where necessary.

These improvements will be implemented in phases, based on priority and available resources. The results of the external review serve as a guide in this regard.

In the longer term, Technopolis is looking into the development of a new website, with accessibility being taken into account from the outset. These plans are subject to future budgets and priorities.


This statement was drawn up on 14 July 2026.
The statement was last revised on 14 July 2026.