Accessibility Statement

Legislative and Standards Commitment

CASPAL strives to comply with the following accessibility standards and legislation, where applicable:

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

• Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR)

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (U.S., where applicable)

• Applicable European accessibility requirements, where relevant

WCAG Conformance Status

The CASPAL website 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. CASPAL is actively working to identify and remediate accessibility gaps as part of its ongoing accessibility improvement efforts.

Measures to Support Accessibility

CASPAL takes the following measures to support accessibility:

• Incorporating accessibility considerations into website design and development

• Using structured headings and semantic HTML where reasonably practicable

• Maintaining sufficient color contrast and readable typography

• Supporting keyboard navigation for primary website functions

• Testing compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies

• Reviewing and updating content to improve accessibility where feasible

Accessibility Audits and Monitoring

CASPAL conducts periodic reviews of its website to assess accessibility compliance. These reviews may include:

• Internal accessibility evaluations

• Manual testing against WCAG success criteria

• Review of user feedback and reported issues

Where accessibility barriers are identified, CASPAL makes reasonable efforts to prioritize and remediate such issues in a timely manner.

Feedback and Accessible Alternatives (AODA Requirement)

CASPAL welcomes feedback regarding the accessibility of its website. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Upon request, CASPAL will provide accessible formats or communication supports, where feasible, in a timely manner and at no additional cost, in accordance with AODA requirements.

Third-Party Content and Limitations

Some website content or functionality may be provided by third-party platforms or tools. While CASPAL encourages accessibility compliance among its vendors and partners, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content not under our direct control.

Continuous Improvement Commitment

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment at CASPAL. We continue to review, improve, and update our digital presence as standards evolve and as accessibility technologies advance.

This Accessibility Statement will be reviewed and updated as required to reflect changes in legislation, standards, or organizational practices.

Enforcement Disclaimer

This Accessibility Statement is intended to demonstrate CASPAL’s commitment to accessibility and compliance with applicable legislation. It does not create contractual obligations beyond those required by law.

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