Accessibility
Creating a digital environment that is inclusive and usable for individuals of all abilities is an essential part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility. We strive to ensure that every visitor can navigate, understand, and interact with online content in a manner that feels intuitive, comfortable, and independent. Accessibility is approached as a continuous process rather than a one-time adjustment. Through regular evaluation and thoughtful updates, the website is refined to better serve a diverse community of users. A comprehensive accessibility assessment has been conducted by experienced developers and accessibility specialists, with the objective of aligning the site with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level, a globally recognized standard for accessible web design.
The WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines provide detailed recommendations for making digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. These principles address how information is organized, how users move through content, how visual elements are presented, and how interactive components respond to user input. Applying these standards helps ensure that the website is usable for individuals who are blind or have low vision, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, users with cognitive or learning differences, people with limited mobility or motor control, individuals with speech-related disabilities, and those with sensitivities to light or motion. Adhering to these guidelines not only supports people with disabilities but also improves clarity, structure, and usability for all visitors by creating cleaner layouts and more consistent navigation.
Enhancements to accessibility have been implemented through a combination of automated evaluation tools and detailed manual testing performed by accessibility professionals, designers, and engineers. Both long-established sections of the site and newly developed features were carefully reviewed. Identified barriers were addressed through targeted improvements, including updates to underlying code and refinements to interactive behavior. Technical adjustments involved optimizing HTML structure, refining CSS styling, and improving JavaScript functionality to strengthen compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies. Particular attention was given to ensuring effective performance with screen readers such as NVDA and JAWS.
Consistency across platforms and devices is another important focus. The website has been optimized to function reliably with major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari. It also supports assistive technologies such as VoiceOver on macOS. Screen reader compatibility has been evaluated on both Windows and Mac systems to help provide a predictable and dependable experience regardless of the operating system or software environment selected by the user.
A broad array of accessibility features has been incorporated to address varied needs and preferences. Full keyboard navigation is supported for users who cannot operate a mouse. Visual elements that may cause discomfort, such as flashing or rapidly blinking effects, have been reduced or removed. Images include descriptive alternative text where appropriate to convey essential information. Users can adjust font size, modify spacing, and change text alignment to improve readability. Multiple font styles are available, and color contrast options allow visitors to select light or dark modes or alternative display schemes, including monochrome views to assist individuals with color vision differences.
Additional tools enhance usability by allowing users to enlarge the cursor, modify its color for better visibility, zoom page content up to 200 percent, and highlight links or headings to simplify navigation. On-screen supports such as image descriptions, contextual tooltips, and text emphasis features provide further clarity. Simplified viewing modes reduce visual complexity for those who prefer a more streamlined presentation. Compatibility with alternative input methods helps accommodate different ways of entering text and interacting with digital content.
From a technical standpoint, the website’s accessibility framework is built using widely accepted web technologies, including HTML, WAI-ARIA attributes, CSS, and JavaScript. These technologies work together to promote alignment with recognized accessibility standards while maintaining compatibility with modern browsers and assistive tools. Accessibility efforts are continuously reviewed and refined to adapt to evolving standards and user feedback. Questions, suggestions, or requests for assistance related to accessibility may be directed to myneedoh@outlook.com. Through sustained commitment and ongoing improvement, we aim to provide an inclusive digital experience where all individuals can access information and services confidently and comfortably.