Accessibility Statement

Last updated: Monday, 25th November 20204.

Compliance Status

We strive to meet the following accessibility requirements:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • European Union EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards (released October 2023)

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to:

  • Maintaining an accessible website that meets international standards
  • Regular testing and updates to ensure WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance
  • Ensuring all new content and features meet accessibility requirements
  • Evaluating third-party systems for accessibility before procurement
  • Training our staff in creating accessible content
  • Regular accessibility audits and remediation

Accessibility Features

Responsive Design

  • Adapts to different screen sizes and devices
  • Maintains readability across all viewports
  • Supports zoom functionality

Navigation and Structure

  • Consistent navigation across all pages
  • Clear heading structure
  • WAI-ARIA landmarks for easy screen reader navigation
  • Skip navigation links
  • Keyboard accessibility for all functions
  • Visible focus indicators

Content and Display

  • High contrast text meeting WCAG standards
  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Descriptive link text
  • Resizable text without loss of functionality
  • No content flashing more than three times per second
  • Clear form labels and error messages
  • Tables with proper headers and structure

Areas Under Improvement

We are actively working to enhance:

  • Video captioning and audio descriptions
  • PDF document accessibility
  • Third-party plugin compliance
  • Complex data table accessibility
  • Interactive form feedback

Technical Specifications

Our website has been tested to work with:

  • Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge browsers
  • Various zoom levels and display settings

Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please contact us if you:

  • Encounter any accessibility barriers
  • Need information in an alternative format
  • Have suggestions for improvement

Legal Notice

This statement was created on 17 December 2024 and was last updated on 17 December 2024. We review and update this statement regularly as our website evolves and accessibility standards advance.

Our commitment to accessibility aligns with:

  • United States: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 requirements
  • European Union: European Accessibility Act and EN 301 549 standards
  • International: WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines

Accessibility Features

Responsive Web Design

The design of this website responds to the width of any screen, ensuring you can easily find and read what you’re looking for regardless of device.

WAI-ARIA Landmark Roles

Our website’s code identifies different areas of each webpage (banner, search, navigation, and content information) for users with assistive technology.

High Contrast Between Text Color and Background

Colors have sufficient contrast between text and background. This includes text on images, icons, and buttons. Colors used to convey information on diagrams, maps, and other types of images are distinguishable.

Keyboard Compatibility

All functionality is usable with keyboard navigation. Users can access and move between links, buttons, forms, and other controls using the Tab key and other keystrokes.

Large Links, Buttons, & Controls

Click and tap areas are large enough for easy activation. This includes links, buttons, checkboxes, and other controls. We avoid small controls or placing controls too close together, which is particularly important on mobile devices with small screens.

Understandable Content

Our website copy is readable and understandable, and content appears and operates in a predictable way.

Additional Features

  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Descriptive link text
  • Resizable text without loss of functionality
  • No content flashing more than three times per second
  • Clear form labels and error messages
  • Tables with proper headers and structure