Kandrian-Gloucester District Website

Effective Date:25/08/2025

1. Purpose

The Kandrian-Gloucester District is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. This Accessibility Policy outlines our approach to making the website user-friendly, inclusive, and usable by the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

2. Our Commitment to Accessibility

We aim to provide a digital experience that:

• Meets or exceeds recognized accessibility standards

• Allows people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments to access information and services

• Supports the use of assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software, and alternative input devices

We strive to comply with internationally recognized standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, at a minimum Level AA conformance.

3. Accessibility Features

To improve accessibility, the Kandrian-Gloucester District website includes the following features:

• Clear navigation and consistent page structure

• Alt text for images and non-text content

• Keyboard navigability for users without a mouse

• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds

• Resizable text for users with low vision

• Simple, easy-to-understand language

We also aim to ensure that all PDF or downloadable documents are provided in accessible formats or alternate formats upon request.

4. Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

• Review new content for accessibility compliance

• Test pages using both manual checks and automated tools

• Seek feedback from users, including persons with disabilities

• Train our content managers on accessibility best practices

We recognize that technology and standards evolve, and we are committed to making continual improvements to meet the needs of our community.

5. Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, there may be some limitations:

• Older documents or scanned PDFs may not be fully accessible

• Some third-party tools or embedded content may not fully conform to accessibility guidelines

We are actively working to address these limitations and provide accessible alternatives whenever possible.

6. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the Kandrian-Gloucester District website. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the site or require assistance, please contact us:

Kandrian-Gloucester District Administration
[email protected]
(+675) 
Kimbe, West New Britain Province

Please provide the following when contacting us:

• A description of the issue you are experiencing

• The web page or content you were trying to access

• Your contact details (optional, but helpful for follow-up)

• The type of assistive technology (if any) you are using

We will do our best to respond promptly and provide the information or support you need.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Accessibility Policy as technology advances or legal requirements change. Any revisions will be posted on this page and will be effective upon publication.

8. Resources

For more information about accessibility standards and tools, you may visit:

• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1