Local Lens Edmonton 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 strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, as these guidelines cover a wide range of recommendations for making Web content more accessible. Following these guidelines makes content more accessible for people with disabilities: blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity and combinations of these.
Local Lens Edmonton takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
Here are some of the specific accessibility features we have implemented on Local Lens Edmonton:
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. Local Lens Edmonton 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.
Local Lens Edmonton undergoes regular accessibility audits performed by experienced accessibility consultants. Our latest audit was conducted by Accessibly Solutions Inc., led by Dr. Emily Carter, a renowned expert in web accessibility. The audit report highlighted areas where we excel and areas where we can improve, and we are actively working to address all identified issues.
| WCAG Guideline | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 Non-text Content | Partially Conforms | Not all images have detailed alternative text; working to improve descriptions. |
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | Conforms | Clear headings and semantic structure are used throughout the website. |
| 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | Conforms | Text and background colors meet minimum contrast requirements. |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard | Conforms | All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface. |
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | Partially Conforms | Some links need clearer descriptions to explain their destination or function. |
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Local Lens Edmonton, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Local Lens Edmonton. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Accessibility of Local Lens Edmonton relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
Local Lens Edmonton assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can file a formal complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. More information about the complaint process can be found on their website: https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/
We are committed to making continuous improvements to the accessibility of Local Lens Edmonton. We will continue to monitor our website, conduct regular accessibility audits, and implement necessary changes to ensure that our website is accessible to everyone. Our internal Accessibility Task Force, led by Senior Developer, Mark Olsen, meets bi-weekly to discuss and implement accessibility improvements. We also provide ongoing accessibility training to our staff to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to create accessible content.
This statement was created on November 5, 2024, and last updated on November 5, 2024.
This accessibility statement was generated using the Accessibility Statement Generator.