At Edmonton Remand Center, we are committed to ensuring that our facilities and digital platforms are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment where everyone can access our services with ease and convenience. We continuously strive to meet and exceed the accessibility standards and guidelines to ensure a seamless experience for all our clients.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement reflects our ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility. We recognize the importance of ensuring that our physical and digital spaces are inclusive for everyone. At Edmonton Remand Center, we are dedicated to making our facility and website accessible to individuals with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility is essential for enabling people with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the web. An accessible website ensures that all visitors, regardless of their abilities, can access information and functionality with ease.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have implemented a range of accessibility adjustments to our digital platform in line with WCAG guidelines. Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, allowing seamless navigation for individuals using screen readers and keyboard navigation. Some of the key adjustments include:
Utilizing an Accessibility Checker to identify and address potential accessibility issues
Setting clear website language and content order
Establishing a coherent heading structure across all web pages
Providing descriptive alternative text for images
Ensuring color contrast compliance for improved readability
Minimizing the use of motion and animations
Ensuring accessibility of multimedia content and files
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]
Our commitment to accessibility extends to third-party content where feasible. However, certain sections of our website may be impacted by third-party content, leading to partial compliance with the established standards. We are actively working to address these limitations and enhance accessibility across all areas of our digital presence.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]
We have implemented comprehensive accessibility arrangements within our physical facilities to ensure a welcoming environment for all individuals. Our facilities are equipped with a range of accessibility features, including designated parking, wheelchair access, and additional support services. We are dedicated to providing a comfortable and accessible space for all our visitors.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
Your feedback is important to us. If you encounter any accessibility issues or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our accessibility coordinator:
[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
[Additional contact details if relevant / available]