Accessibility Statement

We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Accessibility is at the heart of our design and development process. Our goal is to make our website and digital services usable and accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use.

Our Commitment

Accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with our website. It also ensures that they can contribute equally without barriers. We are dedicated to meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity, and combinations of these. We believe that accessibility is an ongoing effort and a shared responsibility across our team.

Measures to Support Accessibility

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility on our website:

• Incorporate accessibility as part of our mission statement and core values.
• Include accessibility in our internal policies and procedures.
• Integrate accessibility throughout our design and development process.
• Appoint accessibility specialists and train staff regularly on accessibility best practices.
• Conduct regular accessibility testing, including manual and automated testing tools.
• Provide alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Design for keyboard navigability to allow access without a mouse.
• Support screen readers through semantic HTML and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where appropriate.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes several features designed to enhance accessibility for users with disabilities:

• Resizable text without loss of content or functionality.
• Clear, consistent navigation throughout the website.
• Forms with labels and instructions that assist users in filling out information.
• Captions and transcripts for multimedia content such as videos and audio files.
• Avoidance of content that flashes more than three times per second to prevent seizures.
• Use of plain language and simple instructions wherever possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is not a one-time effort. We continuously seek feedback from users, including people with disabilities, and make improvements where necessary. We regularly review our website and digital assets to identify and address accessibility issues. As technologies and guidelines evolve, so too will our commitment to accessibility. We also encourage third-party vendors and partners to follow accessibility best practices in any services they provide through our website.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five business days and resolve issues promptly.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to make all content accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content linked from our site. We encourage third-party providers to offer accessible content and services. We carefully select partners and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to accessibility.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. These guidelines have been developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and represent best practices for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. We also follow applicable national and international laws and regulations on accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Union Web Accessibility Directive where relevant.

Future Enhancements

We are exploring the implementation of additional features such as adjustable color schemes, text-to-speech capabilities, and enhanced keyboard shortcuts to further improve accessibility. Our team remains committed to advancing the inclusivity of our digital presence, ensuring that no user is excluded from accessing our content and services.

Conclusion

We believe that digital accessibility benefits everyone. By designing and developing with accessibility in mind, we create a better experience for all users, regardless of their abilities. Our accessibility journey is ongoing, and we will continue to enhance our website to ensure it meets the diverse needs of our audience. Thank you for supporting our efforts to build a more inclusive digital world.