Website Accessibility

Website Accessibility

We are working on making our website more accessible. This is how we will do it….

1. Use the WP Accessibility enhancing plugin: This adds skip‑links, focus outlines, site language declarations, accessibility toolbar, and alt‑text enhancements. Ideal for quick, effective improvements.
2. Enhance Semantic HTML with ARIA Roles: Adding appropriate roles helps screen readers navigate the site more effectively.
3. Ensure Proper Form and Link Accessibility:
   • Form labels: Make sure each field in our “Contact Us” form has a visible <label> linked to its input (e.g., <label for="first-name">First Name</label>). Use aria-label or aria-labelledby when necessary.
   • Alt text: All images—especially in guide pages—need descriptive alt attributes. For complex visuals, you may employ longdesc for fuller descriptions.
   • Keyboard navigation: Add skip-links so keyboard users can jump past menus directly to content. WP Accessibility and others add this automatically.
4. Conduct Regular Accessibility Audits: Use tools like Equalize Digital’s plugin to scan our site regularly for issues like missing alt-tags, improper heading structure, colour contrast problems, and more.