At TorontoOnDemand.ca, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We recognize the importance of providing an inclusive online experience and strive to meet the standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines offer a comprehensive framework for enhancing accessibility on the web, focusing on four key principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR).
Perceivable: We aim to present information and user interface components in ways that all users can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, ensuring that visual elements are distinguishable, and offering captions for audio and video content.
Operable: Our website is designed to be navigable and operable using various input methods. We strive to ensure that all functionality is accessible via keyboard navigation and that users have enough time to read and use content without time constraints.
Understandable: We are committed to making our website content easy to understand. This includes using clear and simple language, providing instructions that are easy to follow, and ensuring that error messages are clearly communicated to users, guiding them in correcting any issues.
Robust: We aim to create content that can be reliably interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. Our goal is to ensure compatibility with current and future technologies, allowing all users to access our information.
To maintain and improve our accessibility standards, we continuously evaluate our website and incorporate user feedback. We also provide training to our team members to ensure they understand the importance of web accessibility and are equipped to implement best practices.
If you encounter any barriers while using our website or have suggestions for improvement, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance our accessibility efforts.
For more detailed information on the WCAG 2.1 guidelines and to explore best practices for web accessibility, please visit the W3C website: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
Together, we can create a more inclusive online environment for everyone.
