The following template is intended to assist you in drafting your accessibility statement. Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that your site's statement meets the local regulatory requirements in your area or region.
*Note: This page currently has two sections. Once you've completed editing the Accessibility Statement below, you can delete this section and leave only the one with your written Accessibility Statement.
To learn more, see our article " Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site ."
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [insert relevant date] .
[insert name of organization/company] is working to make the [insert name and address of site] website accessible to people with disabilities.
What is web accessibility?
An accessible website allows visitors with disabilities to navigate with the same or similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved through the capabilities of the system on which the website operates and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site to comply with WCAG guidelines [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select the appropriate option] and made the site accessible to level [A / AA / AAA - select the appropriate option] . The content on this site has been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this commitment, we have also [remove irrelevant information] :
● Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential issues related to Accessibility.
● Set the site language
● Set the order of the contents of the site pages
● Defined clear header structures on all pages of the site
● Added alt text to images
● Implemented color schemes that meet the required contrast
● Reduced use of movement on site
● Made all videos, audios and files on the site accessible
Partial Conformance Statement for Third-Party Content Standard [add only if applicable]
The accessibility of some pages on the site depends on content that does not belong to the organization but to [insert name of relevant third party] . The following are the affected pages: [list page URLs] . We therefore declare that these pages partially comply with the standard.
Accessibility provisions in the organization [add only if relevant]
[Include a description of the accessibility provisions at the organization's or business's physical offices/branch locations. 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., the customer service center, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). Any additional accessibility provisions, such as disabled restrooms and their locations, and accessibility features (e.g., audio guides and elevators) available for use, should also be specified.]
Requests, problems and suggestions
If you encounter an accessibility issue on the site or need further assistance, you can contact us through your organization's accessibility coordinator:
● [Name of Accessibility Coordinator]
● [Accessibility Coordinator Phone Number]
● [Accessibility Coordinator Email Address]
● [Insert any additional contact details if relevant/available]