Accessibility Information
We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Our Accessibility Commitment
We believe that the web should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology. We are
committed to providing an inclusive digital experience that enables all users to access our content and
services effectively.
Our website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual,
auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Visible focus indicators
- Logical tab order
- Skip navigation links
Visual Accessibility
- High contrast color schemes
- Scalable text up to 200%
- Alternative text for images
- Clear visual hierarchy
Screen Reader Support
- Semantic HTML structure
- ARIA labels and descriptions
- Proper heading hierarchy
- Form labels and instructions
Mobile Accessibility
- Responsive Design
- Touch-friendly interface
- Adequate touch target sizes
- Portrait and landscape support
Technical Implementation
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Images and Graphics
All non-decorative images and graphics contain a descriptive "alt" attribute (alt text) that conveys the meaning and context of the image to users who cannot see it.
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Tables and Data Structure
Tables are used to display tabular data only and are not used for design or page layout purposes. All data tables include proper headers and structure.
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HTML Structure and Semantics
The HTML structure of the website is consistent with WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements and makes use of HTML accessibility tags where appropriate for proper semantic meaning.
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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
This site uses cascading style sheets to apply visual design elements consistently. Inline styles are not used for design purposes to maintain separation of content and presentation.
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Form Labels and Controls
All form elements include proper labels to ensure screen readers and other assistive technologies can identify and describe form controls to users.
Standards & Compliance
WCAG 2.1 Level AAOur website has been designed and developed to meet recognised international accessibility standards and Australian accessibility requirements, ensuring equal access to information and services for all users, including those with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive digital experience and regularly review our content to maintain compliance with current accessibility guidelines. All feedback and complaints regarding the accessibility of our website will be investigated by our team and the outcome will be communicated to you promptly. Please contact us if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improving your experience on our site.
Feedback & Support
Report Accessibility Issues
Help us improve by reporting any accessibility barriers you encounter
If you experience any difficulty accessing our website or would like to provide feedback about our accessibility efforts, please contact us:
MHPU@canberra.edu.au