Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 2024

Commitment: CoRIs Canada is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive online experience for all individuals, including people with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), the British Columbia accessibility standards, and recognized international guidelines such as WCAG 2.1.

1. Our Accessibility Principles

We aim to ensure that our website is usable by as many people as possible. Our approach to accessibility is based on the following principles:

  • Perceivable: Information and interface components must be presented in ways users can perceive.
  • Operable: Navigation and functionality must be usable through various input methods.
  • Understandable: Information and UI must be easy to understand.
  • Robust: The website should operate reliably across assistive technologies.

2. Measures We Take to Support Accessibility

To improve website accessibility, CoRIs Canada has implemented the following measures:

  • Consistent use of semantic HTML structure
  • Alternative text for images where applicable
  • Readable color contrasts aligned with WCAG guidelines
  • Keyboard-friendly navigation
  • Clear headings and spacing for readability
  • Responsive design for various screen sizes

3. Areas of Ongoing Improvement

We continuously work to improve accessibility. Some third-party content or external platforms linked from this website may not meet the same level of accessibility. We are actively reviewing:

  • Enhanced keyboard navigation patterns
  • Testing dynamic elements for screen reader compatibility
  • Improving captions or transcripts for multimedia (if added in future)

4. Feedback and Accessibility Requests

If you experience accessibility barriers while using our website or want to request accessible formats, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days as required by the Accessible Canada Act.

5. Assistive Technologies Compatibility

This website has been designed to be compatible with the latest versions of:

  • Screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
  • Browser tools for font scaling and zooming
  • Keyboard navigation and switch devices
  • Mobile assistive features (iOS and Android)

6. Accessibility Standards Followed

Where possible, CoRIs Canada aims to meet or exceed:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
  • The Accessible Canada Act (ACA)
  • British Columbia accessibility best practices

7. Updates to This Accessibility Statement

We may update this statement as improvements are implemented. The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest revision.

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