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Accessibility Statement

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Last updated: August 15, 2025

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The Augustinian Monastery of Santa Croce – Figline Valdarno is a religious community dedicated to contemplative life, not a commercial or profit-making institution. Our website exists solely to share information about monastic life, provide spiritual inspiration, and offer a means for people to contact us and learn about our mission.

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We are committed to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, in accordance with applicable laws and recognized best practices for web accessibility.

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Our Accessibility Efforts

We strive to make our website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.


Our accessibility measures include:

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Tools and Guidelines

  • Following WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for web accessibility.

  • Periodic review of accessibility features to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Site Content and Structure

  • The site language is set to Italian, with English versions provided for certain sections.

  • Content order on all pages is organized for logical reading with assistive technologies.

  • Heading structures follow a consistent hierarchy for improved navigation.

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Media, Files, and Animation

  • All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text.

  • Color combinations meet or exceed the required contrast ratios.

  • No unnecessary or distracting motion effects are used; where motion exists, it can be paused or stopped.

  • Videos and audio content include captions, transcripts, or descriptions where appropriate.

  • Documents published on the site are prepared in accessible formats when possible.

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Known Limitations

While we aim for full accessibility, some content may be provided via third-party services that are outside our control and may not fully meet accessibility requirements.

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Physical Accessibility

As a contemplative monastery and not a public business establishment, access to the physical location is limited to certain times and events. We do not operate as a commercial venue; however, we welcome inquiries regarding visits or special arrangements.

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Contact for Accessibility Support

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact:

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Augustinian Monastery of Santa Croce – Figline Valdarno
Address: Via Santa Croce 4, 50063 Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Firenze, Italy
Email: fi.augustine.org@gmail.com
Phone: (+39) 055 953176

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We will do our best to respond promptly and assist you.

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