The following template is intended to help you write your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that your website statement meets the requirements of local legislation in your area or region.
*Note: This page currently has multiple sections. Once you have finished editing the accessibility statement below, please delete this section.
To learn more about this, check out our article "Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Website".
Accessibility statement
This statement was last updated on [insert relevant date].
We at [enter organization/company name] are working to make our website [enter website name and address] accessible to people with disabilities.
What is web accessibility?
An accessible website allows visitors with disabilities to browse the website with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the features of the system on which the website operates and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this website
We have adapted this site to comply with the WCAG guidelines [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select applicable option] and have made the site accessible to the level [A / AA / AAA - select applicable option]. The content of this site has been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboards. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language on the website
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Set the content order on the website pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all website pages
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Added alternative text to images
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Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
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Reduced the use of movement on the site
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Ensured that all videos, audio, and files on the website are accessible
Statement of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [add only if applicable]
The availability of certain pages on the site depends on content that does not belong to the organization, and instead belongs to [insert relevant third party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list page URLs]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [add only if applicable]
[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices/branches of your website organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - from the start of the service (e.g., the parking lot and/or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disability facilities and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g., in audio inductions and elevators) that are available for use]
Requests, problems and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
[Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]