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Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: December 13, 2024

All Things Wetaskiwin is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

  • We strive to make our website and services accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology.
  • We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our standard.
  • We regularly test our website with both automated tools and manual testing procedures.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Implemented Features

  • Semantic HTML Structure: Proper use of headings, landmarks, and semantic elements
  • ARIA Labels and Descriptions: Comprehensive ARIA implementation for screen readers
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are keyboard accessible with visible focus indicators
  • Skip Navigation Links: Quick navigation to main content and key page sections
  • Color Contrast Compliance: All text meets WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 minimum contrast ratio)
  • Form Accessibility: Proper labeling, fieldsets, and error message handling
  • Responsive Design: Accessible across various devices and screen sizes
  • Mobile Touch Targets: Minimum 44px touch targets for mobile accessibility

Testing and Validation

  • Automated Testing: Comprehensive test suite for accessibility compliance
  • Manual Testing: Regular keyboard navigation and screen reader testing
  • Color Contrast Verification: All color combinations meet WCAG AA standards
  • Mobile Accessibility: Touch target sizing and zoom support up to 200%

Accessibility Features by Section

Navigation

  • Skip links to main content and navigation sections
  • ARIA landmarks and labels for screen readers
  • Keyboard navigation with proper focus management
  • Current page indication for screen readers

Forms

  • All form inputs have associated labels
  • Error messages are announced to screen readers
  • Fieldsets group related form elements
  • Required field indicators are accessible

Modals and Dialogs

  • Proper ARIA roles (dialog, modal)
  • Focus management and trapping
  • Keyboard support (Escape to close)
  • Descriptive titles and content associations

Content

  • Logical heading hierarchy (H1 through H3)
  • Meaningful link text (no "click here" links)
  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Proper text contrast ratios

Feedback

If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:

We will do our best to address your concerns promptly and provide the information you need in an accessible format.

Ongoing Efforts

We regularly review our website and content to identify and fix accessibility issues. Our current accessibility implementation includes:

  • ✅ Comprehensive automated accessibility testing
  • ✅ Manual keyboard and screen reader testing procedures
  • ✅ WCAG 2.1 AA compliant color contrast ratios
  • ✅ Semantic HTML structure throughout the application
  • ✅ Enhanced form accessibility with proper labeling
  • ✅ Mobile accessibility with appropriate touch targets

Third-Party Content

Our website may include links to third-party sites or content. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of external resources, but we encourage accessibility best practices among our partners and vendors.

Technical Specifications

Our website has been built to be accessible using the following technologies:

  • HTML5: Semantic structure and ARIA attributes
  • CSS3: Responsive design and focus indicators
  • JavaScript: Progressive enhancement with keyboard support
  • WCAG 2.1: Level AA compliance standards

Testing Information

This website has been tested with:

  • Automated Tools: Jest accessibility testing suite, axe-core validation
  • Manual Testing: Keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility
  • Screen Readers: NVDA (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Mobile Devices: iOS and Android with assistive technologies

Updates

This statement was last reviewed and updated on December 13, 2024. We will continue to update this statement as our accessibility efforts evolve and improvements are made.

Recent Improvements:

  • Added comprehensive skip navigation system
  • Enhanced ARIA labels throughout the application
  • Improved focus management in modal dialogs
  • Implemented proper form accessibility patterns
  • Added comprehensive accessibility testing suite

For detailed technical information about our accessibility implementation, see our Accessibility Testing Guide.