♿ Accessibility Statement
WCAG 2.2 Level AAA Conformance | W3C Compliant
Last Updated: December 4, 2025
Our Commitment
Injured Workers Unite is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
As a disability rights advocacy platform, accessibility is not just a requirement—it is core to our mission. Many of our community members live with disabilities, and we build this platform with their needs at the forefront.
Conformance Status
This website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2at Level AA and is actively working toward Level AAA conformance. WCAG 2.2 is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.
Accessibility Features
Full Keyboard Navigation
Navigate the entire site using only a keyboard. Tab through elements, use arrow keys for menus, and press Enter to activate.
High Contrast Mode
Toggle high contrast mode for better visibility. Respects system preferences for users who have enabled high contrast in their OS.
Adjustable Text Size
Increase or decrease text size up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. Use Alt++ and Alt+- shortcuts.
Dyslexia-Friendly Font
Switch to OpenDyslexic font designed to improve readability for users with dyslexia.
Reduce Motion
Disable all animations and transitions. Automatically enabled if your system preference is set to reduce motion.
Skip Links
Skip directly to main content, navigation, or footer without tabbing through the entire header.
Reading Guide
Enable a horizontal line that follows your cursor to help track which line you're reading.
Link Highlighting
Highlight all links on the page to make them easier to identify and click.
Back to Top
Quick button to return to the top of the page, accessible via Alt+T keyboard shortcut.
Print Friendly
Pages are optimized for printing with appropriate styling for paper output.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Move to next interactive element |
| Shift + Tab | Move to previous interactive element |
| Enter / Space | Activate buttons and links |
| Escape | Close modals and dialogs |
| Alt + T | Jump to top of page |
| Alt + M | Jump to main content |
| Alt + H | Show keyboard shortcuts help |
| Alt + + | Increase text size |
| Alt + - | Decrease text size |
| Alt + 0 | Reset text size to default |
| Arrow Keys | Navigate within menus and lists |
Screen Reader Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with the following screen readers:
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) - Windows
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) - Windows
- VoiceOver - macOS and iOS
- TalkBack - Android
- Narrator - Windows built-in
- Orca - Linux
We use semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and proper heading hierarchy to ensure screen readers can accurately convey the page structure and content.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5 semantic elements
- WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
- CSS for visual presentation
- JavaScript for interactive features with graceful degradation
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used. The website is designed to work with JavaScript disabled, though some interactive features may not be available.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations:
- Third-party content: Some embedded content from external sources (e.g., social media widgets, external videos) may not be fully accessible. We provide text alternatives where possible.
- PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these and provide accessible alternatives upon request.
- User-generated content: Content submitted by users may not always meet accessibility standards. We moderate and remediate where possible.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Injured Workers Unite. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
📧 Email: injuredworker34@gmail.com
🐦 Twitter/X: @Phoenixrizin09
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days.
Enforcement Procedures
In Canada, accessibility is governed by various provincial and federal laws including:
- Accessible Canada Act (ACA) - Federal accessibility legislation
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Ontario
- Accessible British Columbia Act - British Columbia
- The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) - Manitoba
- Nova Scotia Accessibility Act - Nova Scotia
If you believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, you may file a complaint with the relevant provincial or federal accessibility office.