Today it is the turn of the universities of Castilla y León to be the center of attention in our web accessibility analysis. We will check whether the universities of said autonomous community comply with Royal Decree 1112/2018, which establishes the accessibility requirements for public sector websites and mobile applications.
We will see how committed these universities are to inclusion and equality in the digital environment. In addition to knowing which areas need improvements to meet the necessary standards if they require them.
Ranking de accesibilidad web en las universidades de Castilla y León:
Universityof Burgos: The University of Burgos is the best positioned of the universities of Castilla y León in terms of web accessibility. With a score of 8.39, it is the only one that has a compliance level of AA, in addition to having a partially compliant compliance situation. On the other hand, we can also see that it has its correct accessibility declaration, and, furthermore, it is updated.
University of Valladolid: With a score of 7.67, the University of Valladolid occupies second place in the ranking, and although it has a compliant compliance situation, its level of adequacy cannot be considered valid. With errors such as the lack of textual alternatives or poorly defined headers, the website still has some points to address to reach an adequate level of accessibility.
Regarding its accessibility declaration, we see that it is correct but that it lacks information to be considered complete in terms of regulations.
Isabel I of Castilla International University: The Isabel I de Castilla International University has a score of 6.86, which indicates a non-compliant situation, in addition to having an invalid level of adequacy. On the other hand, the accessibility declaration is obsolete and does not include the relevant and necessary information, so an update is required to comply with current regulations.
University of León: The University of León has several barriers regarding its web accessibility. It has a score of 6.49, which indicates a non-compliant situation with an invalid level of adequacy.
This is due to a series of deficiencies in the criteria studied, among them, the lack of textual alternatives, incorrect headings that do not act according to their function, and contrast problems, as well as parsing, among others. Furthermore, we see that the accessibility statement is not appreciated, which is a critical aspect that needs to be addressed in order to correctly certify its level of accessibility.
University of Salamanca: Finally, the University of Salamanca occupies the last place in this ranking. With a score of 6.22 and an invalid level of adequacy, it is the portal that needs to make the most changes to reach an optimal level of accessibility. Its compliance situation is non-compliant, and, furthermore, its accessibility declaration does not exist, so said university has important areas for improvement to comply with the required regulations.
| Position | University | Level of adequacy | Average website score | Compliance status | Accessibility statement |
| 1 | Universityof Burgos | AA | 8.39 | Partially compliant | 2023 – Proper format |
| 2 | University of Valladolid |
Invalid | 7.67 | Partially compliant | 2020 – Adequate format but missing information |
| 3 | Elisabeth I of Castile International University |
Invalid | 6.86 | Not compliant | Obsolete and missing information |
| 4 | University of León |
Invalid | 6.49 | Not compliant | Not appreciated |
| 5 | University of Salamanca |
Invalid | 6.22 | Not compliant | Not appreciated |
Note: Compliance status is based on the number of error-free pages. There may be a high score because the same errors are repeated on most of the website’s pages.
A modo de conclusión…
We observe that the universities of Castilla y León have a varied panorama in terms of web accessibility. While some institutions, such as the University of Burgos, are on track with relatively high levels of adequacy and partially compliant compliance, other universities such as the University of Salamanca and the University of León show important deficiencies that need to be addressed urgently.
As we have commented on previous occasions, universities have a very important role in terms of compliance with web accessibility, which is why they must make every effort to eliminate barriers and guarantee that their websites are inclusive for all users. And as we have seen, the universities of Castilla y León are no exception to the rule.
