The aim of web accessibility is to "provide equal access and equal opportunity to those with disabilities. An accessible web can also help people with disabilities more actively participate in society." (W3C, WAI)
CanAssist believes that everyone, including people with disabilities, should be given equal opportunity to participate fully in society. Therefore, web accessibility is of critical importance to CanAssist and we strive to ensure that our website is accessible for all.
We welcome any feedback on the accessibility of this website and encourage you to contact us if you have any feedback or suggestions for improvements.
Please find below, some useful links for creating an accessible website:
University of Victoria - Accessibility Page
University of British Columbia - External Programs & Learning Technologies - Accessibility Page
Fundamentals
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
Developing sites for users with cognitive/learning disabilities
Technical
Creating Accessible Page Layouts
Caption Guides
Closed Captioning Standards and Protocol for Canadian English Language Broadcasters (PDF Document)
Tools and Validators
Other Sources