Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continuously work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.
Our goal is to make our website accessible and usable for all visitors, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Accessibility Measures
We have implemented the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Included accessibility as part of our mission statement and internal policies
- Appointed an accessibility coordinator and team
- Provided comprehensive accessibility training to our staff
- Integrated accessibility into our procurement and development processes
- Conducted regular accessibility audits with automated and manual testing
- Established clear accessibility goals and milestones
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive for Level AA conformance with WCAG 2.1.
Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address any issues.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
Navigation and Structure
- Consistent navigation across all pages
- Clear headings and semantic HTML structure
- Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
- Logical reading order and tab navigation
- Breadcrumb trails for complex page hierarchies
Visual Design
- Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
- Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
- Content reflows for different screen sizes and zoom levels
- Information is not conveyed by color alone
- Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Content and Media
- Descriptive alternative text for images
- Captions and transcripts for video content
- Transcripts for audio content
- Descriptive link text (avoiding 'click here')
- Clear and simple language where possible
Interactive Elements
- Keyboard-accessible forms with clear labels
- Error identification and suggestions for correction
- Sufficient time to complete forms and tasks
- Warning before time limits and ability to extend
- No content that flashes more than three times per second
Technical Standards
- Valid HTML and CSS
- ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate
- Compatible with assistive technologies
- Responsive design for various devices
- Progressive enhancement approach
Compatible Assistive Technologies
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Alternative input devices (keyboard-only navigation)
- Browser-based accessibility features
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some areas of our website may not be fully accessible. Known limitations include:
- Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
- Certain PDF documents may require accessibility improvements
- Some legacy images may lack comprehensive alternative text
- Complex data visualizations may have limited accessibility support
We are actively working to address these limitations and welcome your feedback to help us improve.
Third-Party Content
Some content on our website may be provided by third parties not under our control. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content, but we carefully review third-party integrations and choose accessible options whenever possible.
Assessment and Testing
We regularly assess our website's accessibility through:
- Automated accessibility testing tools
- Manual testing with assistive technologies
- Keyboard-only navigation testing
- User testing with people with disabilities
- Regular audits by accessibility experts
- Ongoing monitoring and maintenance
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information you need in an accessible format.
Formal Accessibility Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint with:
You also have the right to file a complaint with relevant regulatory authorities if you believe we have not adequately addressed your accessibility concerns.
- Our accessibility coordinator at the contact information above
- Relevant accessibility advocacy organizations
- Appropriate government agencies overseeing accessibility compliance
Ongoing Accessibility Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, not a one-time project. We are committed to:
- Regularly updating this accessibility statement
- Continuously improving accessibility through iterative development
- Staying current with accessibility standards and best practices
- Incorporating user feedback into our accessibility roadmap
- Training staff on accessibility best practices
- Ensuring new content and features meet accessibility standards
- Conducting periodic comprehensive accessibility audits
Updates to This Statement
This accessibility statement was last updated on the date shown at the top of this page. We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our current accessibility status and ongoing efforts.
Browser Accessibility Features
Most modern browsers include built-in accessibility features that can enhance your experience:
- • Text zoom and page scaling
- • High contrast modes
- • Custom font settings
- • Screen reader compatibility
- • Keyboard navigation shortcuts