Navigation aids

INTRODUCTION

This page is intended to guide you in using the site.

To find out how accessible this site is, visit the RGAA 3 2017 compliance statement. 

The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) defines web accessibility as follows:

Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, that they can perceive, understand, navigate and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web. Web accessibility also benefits others, in particular older people whose abilities change with age.
Web accessibility encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the Web, including visual, hearing, physical, speech, cognitive and neurological disabilities.

See the WAI introduction .

1. NAVIGATION

1.1 MAIN NAVIGATION 

The site is structured into six sections, each accessible from the main navigation menu:

  • Place to learn ;
  • Services to help you progress ;
  • My logbook ;
  • Catalogue of resources ;
  • Self-directed ;
  • Education and Research.
1.2 OTHER NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
  • A site map accessible via a link at the foot of the page ;
  • A search engine at the very top of the site ;
  • A breadcrumb trail under the above links to show you where you are and the path you have taken to get to the page you are currently on ;
  • A logo takes you back to the home page ;
  • A footer with additional sections :
    • Site map ;
    • Legal notice;
    • Navigation aids ;
    • Declaration of Accessibility ;
    • Privacy policy.
1.3 NAVIGATION BY TITLE

The level 1 title corresponds to the title of the page consulted, except for the home page where it corresponds to the title of the site.

Most assistive technologies and browsers facilitate navigation by title. Most screen readers provide a function for jumping to the next title, for example :

  • the “1” key leads to the next level 1 title ;
  • the “2” key leads to the next level 2 title ;
1.4 KEYBOARD NAVIGATION

The tab key is used to access each link on the site in turn.

For interactive components : the site uses components based on JavaScript technology. Their structure and keyboard behaviour comply with international recommendations.

In order for these components to function in a predictable manner and in accordance with the instructions for use provided below, screen reader users must access them in form mode, or activate form mode once they are accessed.

1.5 RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE

At the bottom of the screen, there is a “Top of page” return link enabling you to return quickly to the main menu and navigation path.

1.6 QUICK ACCESS LINKS

The quick access links at the beginning of the document make it easier to navigate to the main areas of the pages.

2. DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

2.1 TEXT SIZES

The size of all text is based on the use of relative units, which means that it can be modified in most browsers. This operation can be performed using the following commands:

  • “Ctrl/Cmd” key and “mouse wheel“, or
  • “Ctrl/Cmd” key and “+” (increase text size) or ‘-‘ (decrease text size), or
  • Browser menus: View > Text size.
2.2 TO CHANGE THE TEXT SIZE

The site display adapts from “telephone” format to “1600 x 1200 pixels” format.
The columns that are placed on the right of the screen for a resolution equal to or greater than 768 pixels wide are linearised under the content for a resolution of less than 768 pixels and for text-to-speech..

If you are browsing on a PC/Mac, use the “Ctrl/Cmd” key combination and “+” (the “plus” key) to enlarge the font size.

“Ctrl/Cmd” and “–” (the “minus” key) reduce the font size.
Successive presses of these keys allow you to increase or decrease the font size in increments.

The key combination “Ctrl/Cmd” and “0” (the number “zero“) returns you to the default text size.

3. PLUGINS NEEDED TO CONSULT THE SITE

Some pages contain PDF documents for downloading. To read these documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

4. REPORT A MALFUNCTION

If, despite our vigilance and given the large number of pages, certain content does not comply with one or more of the RGAA criteria, please do not hesitate to contact our accessibility department : dn-accessibilite-web@univ-lorraine.fr.

5. DEFENDER OF RIGHTS

If you notice a lack of accessibility preventing you from accessing content or a function on the site, and you report this to us and are unable to obtain a rapid response from us, you are entitled to send your complaints or a request for referral to the Rights Defender.

There are several ways to do this: