The purpose of the following template is to assist you in writing your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that your site's statement meets the requirements of the local law in your area or region.
*Note: This page currently has two sections. Once you complete editing the Accessibility Statement below, you need to delete this section.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site”.
Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date].
We at [enter organization / business name] are working to make our site [enter site name and address] accessible to people with disabilities.
We are actively working to improve the accessibility of our website to meet the highest standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which were developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We aim to ensure that our website is usable by people with a wide range of abilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.
Some of the accessibility features include:
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Keyboard Navigation: Our website is navigable using a keyboard for those who cannot use a mouse.
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Alt Text for Images: We provide descriptive text (alt text) for images and graphics to ensure that users with visual impairments can understand the content.
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Text Resizing: We allow text to be resized to ensure readability.
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Color Contrast: We make sure that text has sufficient contrast against background colors to ensure readability for individuals with visual impairments.
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Accessible Forms: Our contact forms and booking forms are designed to be usable by people with various assistive technologies.
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and services. If you encounter any issues or have specific accessibility needs, we encourage you to contact us so we can assist you and work towards making the experience better for you.
2. Pet Transport Services
We also strive to make our pet transport services accessible to all customers, including those with special needs, whether physical, sensory, or cognitive. We take the following steps to accommodate your pets during transport:
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Special Care for Pets with Disabilities: If your pet has specific health concerns or requires extra attention during transport, please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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Flexible Scheduling: We understand that accessibility issues may require a flexible schedule. We are happy to accommodate changes in transport dates or times based on your needs.
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Clear Communication: We provide regular updates during the transport process to ensure that you are informed about your pet’s journey.
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 [remove irrelevant information]:
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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.