Last updated: March 13, 2020
The official website of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) aims to conform to Level AA of the JIS X 8341-3 (2016 version), for the purpose of reliably and accurately communicating information to a large number of users.
Scope of target
Scope:https://www.aist.go.jp/
The following content types are not covered by this policy due to reasons which include the use of such materials as papers, separate color specifications, third-party systems, or individually developed systems, and shall be handled on a case-by-case basis upon request.
- PDF files
- Images pertaining to research outcomes
- Logos
- Content that utilizes systems or individual developments by third parties, such as custom Google searches, Google maps, embedded YouTube videos, eBooks, etc.
- Images of existing printed materials and systems, such as publications, posters, and illustrations demonstrating how to use databases.
- Web pages created and managed by means other than a content management system (CMS)
Achievement deadline and level
Deadline: March 31, 2019
Level to be achieved: Level AA conformance
Additional success criteria to be achieved
- 2.3.2 Three Flashes (level AAA)
- 2.4.8 Location (level AAA)
Success criteria regarded as exceptions
- 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
- 1.4.4 Resize text: Except for captions and images of text, text can be resized without assistive technology up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. (Level AA)
- 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (level AA)
Schedule for achieving goals
Continuously revise and publish web accessibility policy, conduct staff training, conduct tests and publish results (level AA conformance)
Confirmation and disclosure of initiatives
In order to confirm our conformance, tests based on the “JIS X8341-3 (2016 version) appendix JB (Reference) Test Methods” shall be conducted, and the results shall be published.
Department in charge
Public Relations Information Office
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