The purpose of the following document is to help you draft your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring your site's statement complies with local law requirements in your area or region. For more information on this, please see our article 'Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site'.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date]. At STI, we are working to make our [enter site name and address] site accessible to people with disabilities.
What is web accessibility?
An accessible website allows visitors with disabilities to navigate the site with the same level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved through the capabilities of the system on which the site operates and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility settings on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG guidelines [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select the relevant option], and have made the site accessible at the [A / AA / AAA - select the relevant option] level. The content of this site has been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also:
Used the Accessibility Assistant to find and resolve potential accessibility issues
Site language set
The order of content for the site pages has been defined.
Defined clear heading structures on all pages of the site
Added alternative text to the images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced use of on-site movement
Ensuring that all videos, audio and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [add only if relevant]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depends on content that does not belong to the organization, but instead belongs to [insert name of relevant third party]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. Therefore, we declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility improvements in the organization [only add if relevant]
[Please provide a description of the accessibility arrangements at your organization's or business's physical offices/branches. The description may include all current accessibility arrangements—from the beginning of service (e.g., parking and/or public transport stations) to the end (such as the service counter, restaurant table, classroom, etc.). You should also specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as facilities for people with disabilities and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g., in audio inductions and elevators) available for use.]
Requests, problems and suggestions
If you encounter an accessibility issue on the site, or if you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
[Accessibility Coordinator's Phone Number]
[Accessibility Coordinator's email address]
[Enter any additional contact details if relevant/available]