The following template is intended to assist you in drafting your accessibility statement. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your site's statement complies with the requirements of local legislation in your area.
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To learn more, see our article " Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site ."
Accessibility Statement
This statement was updated on [enter relevant date].
At [insert name of organization or company], we strive to make our site [insert name and address of site] accessible to people 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 goal can be achieved through the capabilities of the system on which the website operates and assistive technologies.
Site accessibility adjustments
We have adapted this site in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select the appropriate option], and have made the site accessible at level [A / AA / AAA - select the appropriate option]. The content of this site has been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard usage. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:
Used the Accessibility Assistant to find and resolve potential accessibility issues
Configure the site language
Configured the order of the content of the site pages
Defined clear heading structures on all pages of the site
Added alt text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduces the use of movement on site
Ensured that all videos, audio files and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial conformance to the standard due to third-party content [add only if relevant]
The accessibility of some pages of the site depends on content that does not belong to the organization, but to [indicate the name of the third party concerned]. The following pages are affected: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial conformance to the standard for these pages.
Accessibility provisions in the organization [add only if relevant]
[Describe the accessibility provisions in the organization's or company's offices/branches at your location. The description may include all current accessibility provisions, from the beginning of the service (e.g., parking and/or public transportation stations) to the end (e.g., service counter, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). It should also specify any additional accessibility provisions, such as services for people with disabilities and their location, as well as accessibility accessories (e.g., magnetic induction systems and elevators) that may be used.]
Requests, problems and suggestions
If you notice an accessibility issue on the site, or if you need additional assistance, you can contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
[Name of Accessibility Coordinator]
[Accessibility Coordinator Phone Number]
[Accessibility Coordinator Email Address]
[Include any other relevant/available contact information]