BorelliScopie

Accessibility

Making dermoscopy education available to everyone.

Last updated: 2026-07-08

Our commitment

BorelliScopie is designed to be accessible to all healthcare professionals, regardless of ability. We believe educational resources should work for everyone — not just those who happen to match a narrow set of assumptions about how people learn and interact with technology.

Accessibility is not an afterthought or a compliance exercise. It is built into how we design, develop, and maintain the platform.

Standards we follow

We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), the internationally recognised standard for web accessibility.

This means working towards content that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, and a platform that works well with assistive technologies. BorelliScopie is a young platform: a full WCAG 2.2 AA audit is planned, and some interactive components have not yet been fully optimised for assistive technologies.

We acknowledge that accessibility is a journey, not a destination. We may not be perfect, but we are committed to continuous improvement.

How we design for accessibility

Visual design

Colour contrast. Text and interactive elements meet or exceed the 4.5:1 contrast ratio required by WCAG AA. We have tested colour combinations to ensure readability for users with various types of colour vision.

Resizable text. The platform respects your browser's text size settings. Content reflows appropriately when text is enlarged up to 200%.

No colour-only information. We do not rely solely on colour to convey meaning. Important information is reinforced through text, icons, or other visual cues. Quiz correct and incorrect states use check and cross icons alongside colour.

Motion and animation

Reduced motion support. BorelliScopie respects your system's prefers-reduced-motion setting. If you have indicated a preference for reduced motion, animations are minimised or removed entirely.

No flashing content. We avoid content that flashes more than three times per second, which can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.

Subtle by default. Background animations are ambient and do not compete with educational content.

Keyboard navigation

Keyboard access. We are working to ensure every interactive element — links, buttons, quizzes, the TADA simulator — can be reached and operated using only a keyboard. Core navigation and content are keyboard-accessible today; some complex interactive components are still being refined.

Visible focus indicators. When navigating with a keyboard, a visual indicator shows which element has focus.

Logical tab order. The sequence of focusable elements follows the visual and logical structure of the content.

Screen readers and assistive technology

Semantic HTML. We use proper heading structure, landmarks, and semantic elements so assistive technologies can interpret and navigate content correctly.

Alternative text. Meaningful images are given descriptive alternative text that explains the educational content, not just the visual appearance. Decorative images are marked so screen readers skip them. We review alt text as new images are added.

ARIA where needed. We use ARIA attributes to enhance interactive components — for example, quiz feedback is announced to screen readers — and we are extending this across the remaining components.

Form labels. All form inputs have associated labels that are programmatically linked.

The TADA simulator

The TADA educational simulator is being developed with these accessibility goals:

  • Options that are keyboard-navigable
  • Step transitions and feedback announced to screen readers
  • Focus management for logical progression through the interface
  • Touch targets that meet minimum size requirements (44×44 pixels)

Some of these are in place today; others are part of our ongoing accessibility work. If the simulator does not work well with your assistive technology, please tell us.

Quizzes

Inline quizzes throughout the learning modules are fully accessible:

  • Options are keyboard-selectable
  • Feedback is announced to screen readers when revealed
  • Correct and incorrect states are communicated through icons and text, not colour alone
  • Progress indicators use text labels alongside visual markers

Responsive design

Mobile-friendly. BorelliScopie works across devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile. Touch targets are large enough for comfortable use, and content remains readable on smaller screens.

Orientation flexibility. The platform works in both portrait and landscape orientations.

Reading and comprehension

Plain language. We use clear, straightforward language. Medical terminology is introduced progressively, with explanations provided through glossary tooltips.

Consistent navigation. Navigation patterns are consistent throughout the site, reducing cognitive load.

Structured content. Content is organised with clear headings, allowing users to scan and find information easily.

Browser and technology compatibility

BorelliScopie is tested on:

  • Recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • iOS Safari and Android Chrome

We are expanding our testing with common screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver) as part of the planned accessibility audit.

Core educational content is server-rendered for performance and compatibility. Interactive features like the TADA simulator and quizzes require JavaScript.

Known limitations

We are transparent about areas where we are still working to improve:

  • Full audit pending. A comprehensive WCAG 2.2 AA audit is planned. Until it is complete, some components may not fully meet the standard.
  • Complex dermoscopic images. Some visual content conveys information that is difficult to fully describe in alternative text. We are exploring additional ways to make this content accessible.
  • Interactive components. Some interactive elements — including the simulator, image lightbox, and glossary tooltips — are still being optimised for keyboard and screen-reader use, and may work better with some assistive technologies than others.

If you encounter specific barriers, please let us know — we want to address them.

Feedback and assistance

Accessibility is an ongoing process. If you:

  • Encounter a barrier that prevents you from using BorelliScopie
  • Have suggestions for improving accessibility
  • Need content in an alternative format

Please contact us at hello@borelliscopie.com.

We take accessibility feedback seriously and will respond within five working days. Where barriers are identified, we will work to address them promptly.

Formal complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may wish to contact the relevant enforcement body in your jurisdiction:

  • UK: Equality and Human Rights Commission
  • EU: National enforcement bodies under the European Accessibility Act
  • US: Office for Civil Rights or relevant agency
  • Australia: Australian Human Rights Commission

We would prefer to resolve issues directly, but we respect your right to pursue formal channels if needed.

Testing and review

Our accessibility testing approach includes:

  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation during development
  • Automated testing using accessibility evaluation tools
  • Screen reader testing and a full review against WCAG 2.2 criteria as part of the planned audit

We also welcome feedback from users with disabilities — your real-world experience is the most valuable input we can receive.

Continuous improvement

This statement reflects our current accessibility status. As we update BorelliScopie, we will continue to prioritise accessibility in new features and content. This page will be updated to reflect changes.

Accessibility benefits everyone. Features designed for users with disabilities — clear structure, keyboard navigation, readable text — make the platform better for all users.