The Agency for Administrative Modernization (AMA) has awarded the Silver Seal of Usability and Accessibility to the institutional website FCCN.PT, recognizing the commitment of FCCN - the digital services of the Foundation for Science and Technology - to the best practices of accessibility and usability on the web.
This seal represents compliance with a comprehensive set of requirements, focusing on the clarity and accessibility of the content, the navigation structure and the user interaction experience. The assessment takes into account the site's suitability for a more inclusive experience for all users, regardless of their sensory, motor or cognitive abilities.
"This recognition shows that we are on the right track to making our platforms more accessible and inclusive. Our commitment is to continue evolving and implementing improvements that benefit all users," says Salomé Branco, Deputy General Coordinator of FCCN, FCT's digital services.
Accessibility and Usability as a Priority in FCCN
Digital accessibility has been one of the top priorities at FCCN, with the entire team committed to making its services more inclusive and accessible. In 2024, FCCN continues to work on standardizing and improving the accessibility of its services' websites, ensuring consistent application of accessibility guidelines aimed at facilitating the experience of all users.
As part of this standardization process, the FCCN websites will now follow a coordinated approach to applying design and branding guidelines, where flexible methodologies are adopted, adjusted to the specific needs and characteristics of each platform, allowing a balance to be struck between a unified image and the design flexibility needed to respond to the demands of different types of content and interaction.
In the coming months, it is expected that the progressive updates of the FCCN websites will bring improvements in terms of usability and accessibility, potentially speeding up the process for more platforms to obtain the Accessibility and Usability Seal.
The Silver Seal of the FCCN.PT website can be seen in the footer, where there is also a link to the Accessibility and Usability Statementwhich can be consulted for more details.
This certification program, promoted by AMA and the National Institute for Rehabilitation, aims to ensure that public digital services are accessible to all, in a simplified and efficient way, benefiting all citizens and responding to the most diverse needs.
