The following template is intended to help you write your accessibility statement. Remember that you are responsible for ensuring that the statement on your site complies with the legal requirements in your area.
*Note: This page consists of 2 sections. After you finish editing the accessibility statement below, you can delete this section and leave only the accessibility statement section.
For more detailed information on this topic, see the article Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site .
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [enter date] .
We, [Enter organization/business name] , are working to make our website ( [Enter site name and address] ) accessible to people with disabilities.
What is web accessibility?
An accessible website ensures that all visitors with disabilities can navigate between pages with the same or similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can only be achieved through the capacity of the system the site operates on and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility settings on this site
We have made this site accessible at level [A / AA / AAA - select the relevant option] in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select the relevant option] instructions. The content of this site has been adapted to work with assistive technologies such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, this site: [remove irrelevant information]
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The Accessibility Wizard was used to identify and correct potential accessibility issues.
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The site language has been set.
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The page content order has been rearranged.
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Clear heading structures are defined on all pages.
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Alternative text has been added to the images.
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Color combinations that provide the necessary color contrast have been applied.
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The use of mobile access points has been reduced.
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All videos, audio files, and documents have been made accessible.
Partial compliance declaration with standards due to third-party content [add only if applicable]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depends on content belonging to [enter relevant third party name] , which is not under the control of our organization. The pages affected by this are: [list page URLs] . Therefore, we declare partial compliance with standards for these pages.
Organization-wide accessibility regulations [add only where applicable]
[Describe the accessibility arrangements at the physical offices/branches of the organization or business your site is affiliated with. This description may include all existing accessibility arrangements from where the service begins (e.g., parking area and/or public transport stops) to where it is performed (service counter, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). Additionally, any extra accessibility arrangements should be specified, such as services for people with disabilities, the areas where they are provided, and accessibility accessories in use (e.g., voice command systems in elevators).]
Requests, problems, and suggestions.
If you encounter an accessibility issue on the site or require further assistance, you can contact us through our accessibility coordinator.
[Name of accessibility coordinator]
[Accessibility coordinator's phone number]
[Accessibility coordinator's email address]
[Additional contact information, if applicable or available]