The term accessibility means including people with disabilities in activities such as using products, services, and information. Examples include buildings with wheelchair-accessible ramps, adapted restrooms, and specific policies that, at UFMG, are coordinated by the Núcleo de Acessibilidade e Inclusão (NAI) and reflect a commitment to respecting information access and diversity.

On the internet, accessibility mainly refers to the recommendations of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) from the W3C and, in the case of the Brazilian federal government, the e-MAG (Electronic Government Accessibility Model). The e-MAG is aligned with international guidelines but establishes specific accessibility standards for federal government websites.

At the top of the website, users will find an option to adjust contrast, and at the bottom, a site map is available. These features are accessible on all website pages.

Shortcut Standards

The shortcut standards adopted on this website are:

• Alt + 1: Goes directly to the beginning of the main content on any page.
• Alt + 2: Goes directly to the main menu.
• Alt + 3: Goes directly to the internal search function.

For specific browsers:

• Firefox: Use Alt + Shift + number instead of Alt + number.
• Mac OS (Firefox): Use Ctrl + Alt + number instead of Alt + Shift + number.
• Opera: Use Shift + Escape + number. Pressing Shift + Escape alone will open a window displaying all available ACCESSKEY options.

Assistive Technologies

Part of the website’s navigation tests was conducted using the NVDA screen reader software.

Sign Language (Libras)

The VLibras tool, recommended by the Brazilian federal government, enhances website accessibility. More information about the tool and how to add it to your browser can be found through this link.

Digital Government

Access files on digital government website recommendations for accessibility through this link.

[Text adapted from the Accessibility section of the Brazilian federal government portal.]