This template serves as a guide to draft your accessibility statement. Ensure your statement complies with local laws and regulations regarding accessibility.
*Note: Please delete this instruction section after editing your Accessibility Statement below.
For further guidance, refer to our article 'Creating a Comprehensive Accessibility Statement for Your Website.'
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on [insert date].
At My Site, we are committed to making our website [insert website name and address] accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Understanding Web Accessibility
Web accessibility ensures that individuals with disabilities can navigate and enjoy our site as easily as those without disabilities. This is facilitated by the technology used to operate the site and through various assistive tools.
Accessibility Features on This Site
We have implemented measures in line with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, achieving accessibility at the AA level. Our content is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation. Specific actions taken include:
- Used an accessibility audit tool to identify and rectify potential issues
Set the site language
Organized the content structure of all pages
Created clear heading hierarchies throughout the site
Added descriptive alt text for images
Ensured color combinations meet contrast requirements
Minimized motion effects on the site
Made all videos, audio, and downloadable files accessible
Partial compliance declaration due to external content [if applicable]
Some pages on our site rely on content from third parties, specifically [insert third-party name]. These pages include: [list URLs]. We thereby declare partial compliance for these pages.
Accessibility Provisions within My Site
[Provide details about accessibility arrangements at our physical locations, including parking, public transport access, and facilities designed for individuals with disabilities. Include information about available services and assistive devices.]
Feedback and Support
If you encounter any accessibility challenges on our site, or need further assistance, please reach out to our accessibility coordinator:
[Name of accessibility coordinator]
[Accessibility coordinator's phone number]
[Accessibility coordinator's email address]
[Additional contact information if necessary]