At SWRVN, we strive to ensure that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are committed to making our website user-friendly, providing equal access to information, and complying with applicable accessibility standards. This Accessibility Statement outlines our efforts to enhance website accessibility and improve the user experience for all visitors.

1. Standards and Guidelines

We have designed and developed our website with the following accessibility standards and guidelines in mind:

– Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1: Our website aims to meet the Level AA success criteria outlined in the WCAG 2.1, which provides guidance on making web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
– WAI-ARIA: We utilize WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility and interaction of our website elements.
– Responsive Design: Our website is built with a responsive design approach, ensuring compatibility across various devices and screen sizes.

2. Accessibility Features

We have implemented various accessibility features to improve the usability and accessibility of our website, including:

– Alternative Text: We strive to provide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images on our website, allowing screen readers to convey the information to users with visual impairments.
– Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated and interacted with using keyboard-only controls, ensuring accessibility for users who rely on keyboard navigation.
– Color Contrast: We maintain a sufficient color contrast ratio between text and background elements to enhance readability for individuals with visual impairments.
– Heading Structure: Our website utilizes proper heading structure to facilitate easy navigation and assistive technology understanding of content hierarchy.
– Form Accessibility: We have implemented accessibility features for web forms, including clear labels, error messaging, and logical tabbing order.

3. Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continuous improvement in website accessibility. Our team regularly reviews and assesses the accessibility of our website, identifies areas for improvement, and takes necessary actions to address any accessibility issues. We strive to stay up-to-date with evolving accessibility standards and guidelines to provide the best user experience for all visitors.

4. Feedback and Assistance

We value feedback from our website visitors, including suggestions for improving accessibility. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website or have any accessibility-related questions or concerns, please contact us through the provided contact information below. Our team will promptly review and address your feedback to enhance the accessibility of our website.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions, feedback, or need assistance related to website accessibility, please contact us using the following information:

– Email: [contact email]
– Phone: [contact phone number]
– Mailing Address: [mailing address]

We are committed to ensuring equal access and usability for all individuals, and we appreciate your assistance in helping us improve the accessibility of the SWRVN website.

Last updated: 23/06/2023