At the Braga Business Association (AEB), we believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities, should have equal access to our products and services. We are firmly committed to ensuring that the platform www.e-povoamarket.com is accessible, inclusive, and compliant with national and European digital accessibility standards.
We follow the guidelines of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, ensuring that the Marketplace provides a safe, understandable, and effective user experience for all people, including those with disabilities.
- Accessibility Integrated into Development
Accessibility is an integral part of the design and development process of the Marketplace. We adopt practices such as:
- Consistent use of semantic HTML;
- Accessible attributes (e.g., aria-label, aria-labelledby);
- Code reviews focused on accessibility (A11y);
- Internal training and awareness sessions for the technical team.
- Accessible Navigation for Everyone
The platform has been designed to be fully navigable with assistive technologies. Among the available features:
- Keyboard Navigation:
- Arrow keys and Page Up/Down to browse content;
- Tab key to navigate between links, buttons, and forms;
- Shift + Tab to go back;
- Navigation shortcuts (skip links) to bypass repetitive menus.
- Screen Reader Compatibility:
- Clear structure with hierarchical headings (h1 to h6);
- Landmarks (main, nav, header, footer);
- Accessible labels for interactive elements.
- Inclusive Purchase Process
The entire purchase process has been designed to be simple, accessible, and autonomous:
- Searching and adding products to the cart with support for keyboard and screen readers;
- Checkout process including:
- Intuitive cart management;
- Selection of delivery and payment methods;
- Clear presentation of costs and conditions.
- Accessible customer area, allowing users to:
- View order history;
- Initiate returns;
- Manage account data and privacy preferences;
- Download invoices in readable format.
- Inclusive and Responsive Design
The Marketplace design is responsive, adapting to all screen sizes without compromising structure or usability.
The site is compatible with major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
- Regulatory Compliance
The AEB ensures that the Marketplace interface is free of dark patterns and that no functionality induces the user to make decisions without full awareness or consent.