The purpose of the following template is to assist you in drafting your accessibility statement. Please note that you are solely responsible for ensuring that your website's statement complies with the legal requirements of your local area or jurisdiction. *Note: This page currently consists of 2 sections. Once you finish editing the accessibility statement below, you may delete this section and keep only the one containing the official accessibility statement. For further information, please refer to our article “Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site”.
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [enter the corresponding date]. At [enter name of organization or business], we are working to make our website [enter site name and address] accessible to individuals with disabilities.
What is Web Accessibility
An accessible website allows visitors with disabilities to navigate the site with the same ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This is achieved by utilizing the system capabilities on which the site operates and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility Adjustments on this Site
We have adapted this site in accordance with the WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select corresponding option] guidelines and have made it accessible to the [A / AA / AAA - select corresponding option] level. The content of this site has been adapted to function with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]: - Used the Accessibility Wizard to identify and resolve potential accessibility issues; - Configured the website language; - Established the content order of the site's pages; - Defined clear header structures across all site pages; - Added alternative text to images; - Implemented color combinations that comply with the required color contrast; - Reduced the use of motion on the site; - Ensured that all videos, audios, and files on the site are accessible.
Statement of Partial Compliance Due to External Content [add only if applicable]
The accessibility of certain pages on this site depends on content that does not belong to the organization, but to [enter the name of the corresponding third party]. The following pages are affected by this: [list page URLs]. Consequently, we declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility Measures Within the Organization [add only if applicable]
[Enter a description of accessibility arrangements at the physical offices or branches of your site's organization or business. The description may include all current accessibility arrangements, from the start of service (e.g., parking or public transport stations) to the end (e.g., service counter, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). It is also necessary to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disability-accessible restrooms and their locations, and accessibility accessories (e.g., audio inductions and elevators) available for use].
Requests, Issues, and Suggestions
If you encounter an accessibility issue on the site or if you require further assistance, you may contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
- [Name of the Accessibility Coordinator]
[Phone number of the Accessibility Coordinator]
[Email address of the Accessibility Coordinator]
[Enter any additional contact information if relevant or available]