The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada (SFC) is committed to ensuring accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are constantly working towards enhancing the usability of our website to ensure that everyone has a seamless and enjoyable browsing experience.
Accessibility Commitment
We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and make our website accessible to the highest possible level. Our ongoing efforts include incorporating features that facilitate navigation for visitors using assistive technologies, ensuring clear and concise content, and optimizing the website's performance for all users.
Our Approach to Web Accessibility
At SFC, we understand the significance of web accessibility in providing an inclusive online environment. Our website is designed to enable individuals with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the digital content effectively. We are dedicated to upholding the principles of universal design and ensuring equal access for all.
Accessibility Standards and Enhancements
We have aligned our website with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines and aim to achieve [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option] compliance. To enhance accessibility, we have implemented various adjustments, such as:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Set the content order of the site’s pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s 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 motion on the site
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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]
[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning 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 disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]
Requests, issues, 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:
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[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
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[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
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[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
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[Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]