This document describes the ArianeGroup multiannual accessibility framework for 2026-2028 and action plan for 2026, in compliance with article 47 of law No. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005 and decree No. 2019-768 of 24 July 2019.
Scope
French, English and German versions of website https://www.ariane.group/. The other Group websites will have their own accessibility statement and framework.
Initial assessment
A version 4.1.2 RGAA compliance audit, based on a 21‑page sample, was conducted by Apsulis in September 2026. The audit revealed a 47% compliance rate. The accessibility statement presents results, non-accessible content and exemptions.
Organisation
- The person in charge of the website is responsible for website accessibility. He can be reached at the email address specified in the accessibility statement.
- The service provider in charge of website maintenance handles technical revisions and will integrate RGAA requirements in web development.
- Editorial contributors will be made aware of accessible contribution rules (image alternatives, title structuring, tables, documents, etc.).
- User requests received through the accessibility statement will be handled by the person in charge of the website.
2026 action plan
- Publication of the accessibility statement update, following the September 2026 audit, in the three website languages
- Publication of current multiannual accessibility framework and action plan
- Correction of non-translated button wording and links restored by screen readers
- Remainder of sitemap
Measures planned for 2027
- Revision of website’s core technical structure: hiding of decorative components, skip links, focus visibility, title structuring, menu revision, selectors, filters and carousels, keyboard closure, status messages, code validation, new tab detection
- Contrast improvement in compliance with corporate style guide
- Preference for less animation will be taken into account.
Measures planned for 2028
- Content revision: alternative text for images, video subtitles and transcriptions, table headers, accessible versions of PDF files
- New compliance audit and accessibility statement update in accordance with new reference base if currently in effect
Follow-up
The framework will be reviewed every year. Next year’s action plan will be published on this page after each review. Latest update: 25 September 2026.