Accessibility Statement for Global Vista Locations

Global Vista Locations is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We believe our website should be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

This statement outlines our ongoing efforts to create an inclusive online environment and describes the features we have implemented to enhance accessibility.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for creating accessible websites and digital content.

Our efforts to maintain accessibility are ongoing. We regularly review our website and implement improvements to address any accessibility barriers we identify. We also provide accessibility training to our staff to ensure they understand and uphold our commitment to accessibility.

Conformance Status

The Global Vista Locations website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address these issues and bring all areas of our website into full conformance.

We use a combination of manual and automated testing to evaluate the accessibility of our website. We also welcome feedback from our users and use this information to inform our accessibility efforts.

Accessibility Features Overview

We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including:

Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate the website. This includes using appropriate heading levels, lists, and landmarks.
Alternative Text for Images: All images include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that provides context and meaning for users who cannot see the images. This ensures that screen readers can convey the content of the images. For decorative images that don't convey essential information, we use null alt attributes (alt="") to prevent screen readers from announcing them.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality. We ensure a logical tab order and visible focus indicators for interactive elements.
Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content. We regularly test color contrast using automated tools and manual review.
Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing content or functionality. We avoid using fixed font sizes that prevent users from adjusting the text size.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The navigation menu is available on every page, and we provide breadcrumbs to show users their current location within the website.
Form Accessibility: All form elements include clear labels and instructions. We use ARIA attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, such as error messages and validation states.
Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions or transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We ensure that captions are accurate and synchronized with the audio.
ARIA Attributes: We use Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and complex user interface components. ARIA provides additional information to assistive technologies, such as the role, state, and properties of elements.
Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, meaning it adapts to different screen sizes and devices. This ensures that the website is usable on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
Consistent Layout: We strive for a consistent layout across all pages of our website to minimize cognitive load and make it easier for users to learn and navigate the site.
Error Prevention: We have implemented measures to help users avoid making mistakes when filling out forms. This includes providing clear instructions, using input validation, and offering undo options.
Time-Based Media Alternatives: Where time-based media is present (such as videos or animations), we provide alternatives such as text transcripts or audio descriptions to ensure the content is accessible to users with visual or auditory impairments.

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content accessible, there may be some exceptions. For example, older documents or third-party content may not fully conform to accessibility standards. We are working to address these issues as quickly as possible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the information provided in the footer.

Ongoing Efforts

Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing. We will continue to monitor our website, implement improvements, and seek feedback from our users to ensure that our website is accessible to everyone.

We regularly conduct accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual testing by accessibility experts. We also stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

We also aim to educate our content creators and developers on accessibility best practices so they can create accessible content from the outset.