The template below is intended to assist you in writing your accessibility statement. Remember, you are responsible for ensuring that the statement on your site complies with the legal requirements in your location.
*Note: This page consists of 2 parts. Once you have finished editing the accessibility statement below, you can delete this section and leave only the accessibility statement section.
For more detailed information, check out the article Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site .
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [insert date] .
As [insert organization/business name], we work to make our site ( [insert site name and address] ) accessible to people with disabilities.
What is web accessibility
An accessible site allows all visitors with disabilities to navigate through pages with the same or similar ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can only be achieved through the capacity of the system and assistive technologies that operate the site.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have made this site accessible at [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option] in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant 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 effort, this site: [remove irrelevant information]
Accessibility Wizard was used to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Site language is set
The content order of the pages has been arranged
Clear heading structures are defined on all pages
Alternative text has been added to images
Color combinations that meet the required color contrast have been applied.
Reduced use of moving transitions
All videos, audio files and documents are made accessible
Partial declaration of conformity to standards due to third-party content [include only when applicable]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site is dependent on the content of [insert name of relevant third party] , which is not under the control of our organization. The affected pages are: [list URLs of the pages] . We therefore declare partial compliance with the standards for these pages.
Accessibility regulations by organization [include only if applicable]
[Describe the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices/branches of the organization or business to which your site is affiliated. This description may include all accessibility arrangements in place from where the service begins (e.g., parking lot and/or public transportation stops) to where it occurs (service counter, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). It is also necessary to specify additional accessibility arrangements such as services for the disabled, the areas in which 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 need further assistance, you can contact us through our business accessibility coordinator:
[Name of accessibility coordinator]
[Accessibility coordinator phone number]
[Email address of accessibility coordinator]
[Additional contact information, if applicable or available]