Accessibility

For the physically disabled persons

This page regards the accessibility of the EPFL website, one of our priorities.

Access keys

All pages on the EPFL website feature access keys that facilitate web browsing for the physically disabled, using auxiliary means such as screen reading software, Braille, screen enlargers, etc.

List of access keys

The following access keys are conveniently placed at the beginning of each page. They are not visible to the general public.

• 0. Specific access for the physically disabled
• 1. EPFL homepage
• 2. General browsing for all EPFL community
• 3. Browse through this EPFL sub-site
• 4. Jump to search field
• 5. Start of page content
• 6. [not used]
• 7. [not used]
• 8. Sitemap
• 9. Contacts

Access key reminders

Keyboard access keys vary depending on the user system and browser software being used:

For Windows

• Internet Explorer: use ALT and the access key, then click Enter
• Firefox: use ALT and the access key
• Opera: use ESC + SHIFT and the access key
• Safari: use ALT and the access key

For Mac

• Safari: use CTRL, Option (ALT), and the access key
• Firefox: use CTRL and the access key
• Opera: use ESC + SHIFT and the access key

For Linux

• Firefox: use ALT and the access key
• Opera: use ESC + SHIFT and the access key

Limitations of access keys

Access keys essentially provide accessibility through simple and easy-to-use access solutions. However, numerous obstacles encountered due to unfinished implementation considerably limit their scope. Only a handful of numerical keys have proven to be valid, and, as such, solely as a backup to other tired and tested accessibility measures.

Other forms of Web accessibility

Keyboard zoom-in and zoom-out access keys are also usable to assist the visually impaired.

• To zoom-in in Windows : use CTRL plus the + key
• To zoom-in in Mac : use Command (Apple key) plus the + key
• To zoom-in in Linux : use CTRL plus the + key

• To zoom-out in Windows : use CTRL plus the - key
• To zoom-out in Mac : use Command (Apple key) plus the - key
• To zoom-out in Linux : use CTRL plus the - key

Furthermore, the colors used to illustrate different Web pages respect different color-blind conditions, thus proposing suitably conforming Web pages.