Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on April 4th.
We at West Society are working to make our site website accessible to people with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also:
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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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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Features to Enhance Accessibility
To improve accessibility on our website, we have implemented the following features:
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Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable via keyboard for users who rely on assistive technologies.
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Alt Text for Images: All images include descriptive alternative text to aid screen reader users.
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Readable Text and Contrast: We ensure text readability with appropriate font sizes and sufficient color contrast.
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Accessible Forms: Our forms are labeled correctly to be easily understood by screen readers.
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ARIA Landmarks: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) landmarks to help users navigate our site more efficiently.
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Captioned Videos: Where applicable, our video content includes captions for users with hearing impairments.
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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Julian Westenhöfer