Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

The Jordan AI Summit 2026 (JAIS 2026) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that access to information and communications technology is a fundamental human right, recognised in Article 9 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), to which Jordan acceded in 2008.

We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to achieve this. We strive to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) on 5 June 2018.

2. Accessibility Standards

Our website and digital services are designed to meet the following standards:

2.1 WCAG Four Principles (POUR)

3. Conformance Status

We assess conformance using:

• Self-evaluation by the development team against WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria;
• Automated testing using axe-core, WAVE, and Lighthouse accessibility audits;
• Manual keyboard navigation testing;
• Screen reader testing with NVDA (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), and TalkBack (Android).

3.1 Last Formal Assessment

Date of last formal accessibility assessment: 1 January 2026. We aim to conduct formal assessments every 6 months and after major site updates.

4. Accessibility Features

JAIS 2026 currently implements the following accessibility features:

4.1 Visual

• Colour contrast: Text meets WCAG AA minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text;
• Text resizing: Content remains usable when browser text is zoomed to 200%;
• No content conveyed by colour alone: Icons and status indicators use both colour and shape/text;
• Focus indicators: Keyboard focus is always visible with a high-contrast outline;
• Responsive design: The site adapts to viewport widths from 320px to 4K resolutions.

4.2 Navigation

• Skip navigation link: "Skip to main content" is the first focusable element on every page;
• Semantic HTML: Proper use of heading hierarchy (h1–h6), landmark regions (main, nav, aside, footer);
• Keyboard accessibility: All interactive elements are reachable and operable via keyboard;
• Consistent navigation: Navigation menus appear in the same location across all pages;
• Page titles: Each page has a unique, descriptive title.

4.3 Content

• Alternative text: All informative images have descriptive alt attributes; decorative images have empty alt="";
• Language declaration: The primary language of the page is declared in the HTML lang attribute;
• Error identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described in text;
• Labels: All form inputs have associated visible labels;
• No time limits: Sessions time out with at least 20 minutes warning and the ability to extend.

4.4 Multimedia

• Video captions: All pre-recorded video content includes closed captions (WCAG 1.2.2);
• Audio descriptions: Pre-recorded video includes audio descriptions of visual content where necessary (WCAG 1.2.5);
• No autoplay: Media does not autoplay with audio; users control playback;
• No flashing content: No content flashes more than 3 times per second (WCAG 2.3.1).

5. Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are actively working to resolve them:

If you encounter an issue not listed here, please report it using the details in Section 8.

6. Assistive Technologies Supported

JAIS 2026 has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

7. Physical Event Accessibility

JAIS 2026 is committed to ensuring the physical summit is accessible to all attendees. We provide:

7.1 Venue Accessibility

• Fully wheelchair-accessible venue with step-free access to all sessions;
• Accessible parking spaces close to all entrances;
• Accessible restrooms on all floors used for the event;
• Hearing loop systems in all main conference rooms;
• Clear, large-print signage throughout the venue;
• Quiet / sensory rest areas available on all floors.

7.2 Communication & Language

• Arabic Sign Language (ArSL) interpretation available for all keynote sessions — request at time of registration;
• English Sign Language (BSL/ASL) interpretation available upon 14-day advance request;
• Live captioning (CART) available for all main stage sessions;
• All keynote presentations available in both Arabic and English;
• Large-print programmes available at the registration desk.

7.3 Requesting Accommodations

To request specific accessibility accommodations for the physical event, please complete the accessibility request field during registration or contact [email protected] at least 21 days before the event.

JAIS complies with Jordan Persons with Disabilities Rights Law No. 20/2017, which requires organisers of public events to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities.

8. Feedback & Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of JAIS 2026. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or functionality, or if you have suggestions for improvement:

1. Email us at [email protected] with subject "Accessibility Issue";
2. Describe the specific page or feature affected;
3. Describe what you were trying to do and what happened;
4. Share the assistive technology and browser you are using.

We aim to acknowledge all accessibility complaints within 2 business days and provide a substantive response within 10 business days.

9. Enforcement & Escalation

If you are unsatisfied with our response to your accessibility complaint, you may escalate to the following authorities:

10. Contact

This statement was prepared on 1 January 2026 following a self-assessment. It will next be reviewed by 1 July 2026.