The following template is intended to assist you in creating an accessibility statement. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your site's statement complies with local law requirements in your area or region.
Note: This page currently has two sections. Once you have finished editing the Accessibility Statement below, you should delete this section.
To learn more about the topic, check out our article "Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site."
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on [insert relevant date].
We at [insert name of organization/business] strive to make our website [insert name and address of website] accessible to people with disabilities.
What is web accessibility?
An accessible website allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or similar level of comfort and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved through the capabilities of the system on which the site runs, as well as through assistive technologies.
Accessibility settings for this site
We have adapted this site to WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 – select the appropriate option] and made the site accessible at level [A / AA / AAA – select the appropriate level]. The content of the site has been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard usage. As part of this effort, we also [remove irrelevant information]:
We used Accessibility Wizard to detect and fix potential accessibility issues
We have set the site language.
We have determined the arrangement of the content on the site pages
We defined a clear structure of headings on all pages
We added alt text to images
We implemented color combinations that met the contrast requirements
We have reduced the use of site traffic
We have ensured accessibility to all videos, audio and files on the site
Partial compliance statement due to content from external providers [to be added only if applicable]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depends on content that does not belong to the organization, but to [insert name of relevant external provider]. The following pages are affected: [list URLs of the pages]. Therefore, we declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility measures in the organization [add only if applicable]
[Enter a description of the accessibility measures in the physical offices/branches of your organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility measures – starting from the beginning of the service (e.g. parking and/or public transport stops) to the end (e.g. service desk, restaurant table, classroom, etc.).
It is also necessary to indicate any additional accessibility measures, such as services for people with disabilities and their location, as well as accessible aids (e.g. audio inductions and lifts) available for use.]
Inquiries, problems and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site or need additional assistance, you can contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
[Name of Accessibility Coordinator]
[Accessibility Coordinator Phone Number]
[Accessibility Coordinator Email Address]
[Enter additional contact details if applicable/available]