Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility
 

At VERIDARC, we believe that everyone should be able to access information about our services clearly, independently and with dignity, regardless of ability or the technology they use. We are committed to making our website accessible and user-friendly for all visitors, including individuals with visual, auditory, physical, cognitive or other accessibility needs.

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process. We aim to identify and address barriers that may prevent individuals from navigating our website, understanding our content or contacting our team.
 

2. Our Accessibility Objectives
 

VERIDARC aims to provide a website experience that is clear, consistent and accessible to as many people as reasonably possible.
 

Our accessibility objectives include:

• Clear and Readable Content: Presenting information in a structured, understandable format with clear headings and descriptive language.

• Keyboard Accessibility: Supporting navigation and interaction using a keyboard wherever reasonably possible.

• Screen Reader Compatibility: Working towards compatibility with assistive technologies used by individuals with visual impairments.

• Visual Accessibility: Aiming for sufficient colour contrast, legible text and clear visual indicators.

• Consistent Navigation: Organising website content and navigation elements in a logical and predictable manner.

• Accessible Forms: Providing clearly labelled form fields and understandable instructions to help visitors submit enquiries.

• Responsive Design: Supporting access across a range of devices, including desktop computers, tablets and mobile phones.
   

3. Accessibility Standards
 

We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as a reference when evaluating and improving website accessibility.

Our objective is to work towards conformity with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, where reasonably practicable.

These guidelines address four fundamental principles of accessibility. Website content should be:
 

• Perceivable: Information should be presented in ways users can perceive.

• Operable: Navigation and interactive features should be usable through different methods of input.

• Understandable: Information and website functionality should be clear and predictable.

• Robust: Content should work as reliably as reasonably possible with different browsers and assistive technologies.
   

Publication of this statement does not, by itself, establish that the website conforms to every WCAG requirement. Accessibility may vary across individual pages, features and third-party components.
 

4. Assistive Technologies and Website Compatibility

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We aim to support visitors who use assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnification tools, keyboard navigation and speech recognition software.

Our website is intended to function across commonly used browsers and devices. However, some features or third-party components may not work equally well with every assistive technology or browser configuration.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier, we encourage you to contact us so that we can review the issue and consider appropriate improvements.
 

5. Ongoing Improvements
 

We recognise that website accessibility requires regular attention as content, technology and user needs evolve.

Where appropriate, our accessibility efforts may include:
 

• Reviewing website structure and navigation.

• Assessing text readability and visual presentation.

• Checking the accessibility of forms and interactive elements.

• Reviewing alternative text for meaningful images.

• Identifying barriers affecting keyboard and assistive technology users.

• Considering accessibility when introducing new website features or content.
   

We welcome feedback from visitors and use accessibility enquiries to help identify areas where our website experience could be improved.
 

6. Third-Party Content
 

Some website features or services may be provided by third parties. These may include embedded content, external resources, contact tools or other integrated technologies.

Although we aim to provide an accessible experience throughout our website, we may have limited control over the accessibility of independently operated third-party services.

If a third-party feature creates a barrier, please contact us. Where reasonably practicable, we will consider alternative ways to access the relevant information or communicate with our team.
 

7. Requesting Assistance
 

If you experience difficulty accessing information on the VERIDARC website, submitting an enquiry or using any of our online features, we welcome the opportunity to assist.
 

You may contact us to:

• Report an accessibility issue.

• Request information in an alternative format, where reasonably practicable.

• Ask for assistance navigating our website.

• Provide suggestions for improving accessibility.

• Request an alternative method of contacting our team.

Please describe the page or feature involved and the difficulty you encountered. If possible, include the device, browser or assistive technology you were using. This information can help us investigate the issue more effectively.
 

We will review accessibility enquiries and seek to provide an appropriate response within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Feedback and Contact Information

Your feedback helps us identify accessibility barriers and improve our website for everyone.

For accessibility-related enquiries, please contact us using the details below.

Organisation: VERIDARC
Accessibility Enquiries: info@veridarc.org
Website: www.veridarc.org
Business Address: The Professional Centre, 120 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1 Canada
 

9. Review of This Statement
 

We may update this Accessibility Statement as our website evolves, accessibility practices improve or applicable requirements change.
 

The latest revision date will be displayed at the beginning of this statement.

We remain committed to considering accessibility in the development, maintenance and improvement of our digital services.
 

VERIDARC — Committed to Accessibility, Clarity and Inclusive Access.