A dynamic web application developed as part of the Dynamic Web Apps course at the University of Verona (A.Y. 2024–2025), aimed at improving the accessibility, usability, and functionality of the official website of the Centro MISTRA (Multidisciplinary Center for Sexually Transmitted Infections).

• Michele Cipriani – VR516307
• Tommaso Vilotto – VR516306
• Nicolò Zerman – VR516333

• Replace the current Wix-based website with a more flexible, accessible, and maintainable solution using Django CMS.
• Provide a dynamic content system for public information and educational material.
• Integrate anonymous quizzes/tests to assess users’ knowledge on STI-related topics.
• Enable doctors/admins to validate test results and manage content via a custom backend.

git clone https://github.com/emmekappaa/centro_mistra.git
cd centro_mistra

# Create and activate virtual environment
python3 -m venv .venv

# Activate on Unix/Linux
source .venv/bin/activate

# Activate on Windows
.venv\Scripts\activate

# Upgrade pip and install requirements
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install django-cms
pip install pip-tools

# Compile and install dependencies
pip-compile requirements.in
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the development server
python manage.py runserver

# Activate virtual environment

# On Unix/Linux
source .venv/bin/activate

# On Windows
.\.venv\Scripts\activate

# Run the development server
python manage.py runserver

📌 Make sure to run the activation command in the same directory where the .venv folder is located. If it's hidden, you can list it with ls -a.

• Python / Django CMS for backend and CMS features
• Custom Django plugins for quiz modules
• SQL database structured according to the provided logical schema
• HTML5 / CSS3 with accessibility best practices
• WCAG 2.1 AA compliance verified using Lighthouse, NVDA, and VoiceOver

• Access informative pages and resources
• Take anonymous quizzes about STIs
• Receive instant feedback and download results in PDF format

• CMS dashboard access with content editing permissions
• Create/modify pages using blocks (text, image, video)
• Manage quizzes, questions, and analyze test results
• Real-time DB updates through the plugin architecture

Three Django plugins were developed for quiz management:

1. Quiz - Login: collects age and gender anonymously before starting the test
2. Quiz - Question: renders test questions dynamically and records answers
3. Quiz - Result: calculates and displays final results with a PDF export option

• Use of aria attributes for screen reader compatibility
• All images have meaningful alt text
• High-contrast color palette
• Responsive layout tested with 200% zoom
• Fully keyboard-navigable interface

• Lighthouse (Chrome DevTools)
• NVDA (Windows screen reader)
• VoiceOver (Mac/iOS screen reader)

The platform is designed for the Centro MISTRA, a public health initiative from the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona. The center provides STI prevention, diagnostics, and education.

Website sections include:

• General information and services
• Educational materials on infections
• Interactive quiz section for user self-assessment
• Medical contact and access information

BSD 3-Clause License