Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Mount Carmel Parish Flat Lake is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving our website to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Accessibility Features

Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Proper use of headings, landmarks, and structural elements for screen reader compatibility
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using a keyboard
• Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images
• Color Contrast: Sufficient contrast ratios between text and background colours for readability
• Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and devices
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for interactive elements
• Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels for screen reader users
• Skip Links: Navigation shortcuts to bypass repetitive content
• Readable Fonts: Clear, legible typefaces with appropriate sizing
• No Auto-Play: No automatically playing audio or video content

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Embedded third-party content (such as Google Maps) may have its own accessibility limitations
• Some decorative images may have minimal alt text

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: MountCarmelFlatLake@hotmail.com
• Phone: (780) 645-3277
• Mail: 4609 50 AVE, ST PAUL, Alberta T0A3A3

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve any issues promptly.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing improvement of our website's accessibility. We regularly review our site and make updates to improve the user experience for all visitors. Our team monitors accessibility standards and implements changes as new guidelines are published.