Down Under Focus

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Down Under Focus is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Down Under Focus has implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including:

• Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for all images and non-text content to ensure that users of screen readers can understand the content.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Structure: We use clear headings, lists, and other structural elements to organize content and make it easier to understand.
• Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to make content readable for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings to improve readability.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to provide meaningful structure and context to content.
• Forms Accessibility: Our forms are designed with clear labels and instructions to make them accessible to users with disabilities.
• Dark Mode: Users can switch to a dark mode for improved readability in low-light conditions. This feature can be toggled using the checkbox in the navigation bar.

Non-Accessible Content

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Down Under Focus, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known issues and potential solutions.

• Third-Party Content: Some content provided by third parties may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve accessibility where possible.
• Older Documents: Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of updating these documents to meet current accessibility standards.
• Dynamic Content: While we strive to make all dynamic content accessible, some elements may present challenges. We are continuously monitoring and improving these areas.

Accessibility Guidelines Used

We have used the following guidelines in our efforts to make our website accessible:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1: These guidelines provide a comprehensive set of recommendations for making web content more accessible. We aim to conform to Level AA of WCAG 2.1.
• Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA): ARIA provides a way to make dynamic web content and advanced user interface controls accessible to people with disabilities.
• Section 508 Standards: Section 508 requires that federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. While we are not a federal agency, we strive to meet these standards.

Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Accessibility

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues.
• Providing accessibility training for our staff.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities.
• Working with accessibility experts to identify and address accessibility issues.
• Implementing new accessibility features and improvements.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Down Under Focus. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.

If you have any difficulty accessing our website or have any suggestions for improvement, please contact our Accessibility Officer, Eleanor Ainsworth, at:

• Email: accessibility@downunderfocus.com
• Phone: +61 2 5670 0618
• Address: 123 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Down Under Focus relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Down Under Focus is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Latest versions of screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Operating system-provided speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Down Under Focus is compatible with the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Apple Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Assessment Approach

Down Under Focus assessed the accessibility of this website through the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The website was self-tested by the company using automated and manual methods.
• External evaluation: The website was evaluated by external accessibility consultants.

Formal Complaints Process

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can lodge a formal complaint. Please send your complaint in writing to Eleanor Ainsworth, Accessibility Officer, at accessibility@downunderfocus.com. Your complaint will be acknowledged within 3 business days and a full response provided within 10 business days.

Distribution of this accessibility statement

This accessibility statement is distributed as follows:

• It is linked to from the website footer.
• It is available upon request.